Hello, Larry ~ We have some common threads in our diagnosis, including high PSA at diagnosis and lung involvement. My treatment history is revealed in my signature below. I will second Tudpock's...
It's certainly an unfortunate reaction to a medication that was used to help you. I hope your side effects fade and dissipate. However, it was a 3-month dose, so the medication will stay in your...
Hello, SteveO ~ Cards on the table, for my case, diagnosed in my 40s with prostate cancer that had already infiltrated both lungs, I have worked very hard to maintain my health goals. It's 10 years...
Mindful of the situation our comrade Youkilis is enduring right now, I think it speaks to the issue of our doctors starting with a one-month dose of ADT, at the beginning ~ to gauge its impact and...
Hello, Youkilis ~ It's almost like your body is having an adverse reaction to the ELIGARD injection. With the swelling - and now the rash - could it be akin to an allergic reaction? Has your medical...
News of the best kind! I'm SO thankful to read this latest update! I'm literally cheering - and I am so thankful for the amazing STEPS FORWARD in the recovery process! Best news of the day, right...
Hello, TooYoung4This ~ Spring is around the corner, and I am hoping things are going well for you lately. Your pen name here on the board always resonated with me ~ "TooYoung4This." Diagnosed in my...
[i] I was just reflecting today, realizing ZYTIGA (Abiraterone Acetate) has been helping fellows for over a DECADE now ~ since it received full FDA approval in April 2011. Even better ~ as more...
In honor of Saint Patrick's Day ... well, here we go ... RIDDLE: "What nickname was given to the IRISH cop, who always wore a bullet proof vest on his beat in a tough neighborhood?" ANSWER:...
Hello, Youkilis ~ I'm mindful of your situation. Diagnosed in my 40s, my medical team has helped me immensely. I am a teacher, and have continued working full-time, since being diagnosed in 2013. To...
This update instills a lot of hope, Sparky9! It underscores something that's important to remember ~ there's weapons, both old and new, in the treatment arsenal ~ and treatments can bring newfound...
Hello, Startech ~ Just checking in with you, hoping things are staying smooth, steady, and stable. Hoping you are faring well & hope your doctors continue to share good news with you! With my best ~...
Hello, Steve ~ Wondering if your medical team has suggested a new treatment plan? Would it be worth trying a course of ADT & see what impact that has? Have medications such as ZYTIGA or XTANDI been...
Hello, JAYMZ0075 ~ It's great to hear your treatments have already begun! The multi-tiered treatment approach is what was needed in my case, too ~ ADT shots, chemotherapy infusions with TAXOTERE (six...
Sending supportive thoughts your way, Youkilis! It's encouraging to MANY of us here that you are a 16-year prostate cancer SURVIVOR. That being said, I'm sorry for the side effects that you are...
Hello, OLMANHUNK ~ Checking in with you, wondering how things are going? Have you wrapped up your series of PLUVICTO treatments? I hope your treatments paid dividends, and thought I would write a...
Glad to hear you're doing well, LDOG! Your message underscores the value of being your own advocate, considering one's options, and getting a second opinion when merited. My original urologist saw...
Hello, JAYMZ0075 ~ Circling back, checking in with you ... Hoping you and your medical team have mapped out a course of action. You can see the course of treatments I have had, over time, revealed...
Hello Steve55777 ~ Have been thinking of you, hoping you are doing your best. I can understand why you switched back to LUPRON, in terms of insurance coverage. Did you get your biopsy scheduled yet?...
Hello, NewspaperLover ~ I think this preliminary research holds great potential ~ and could ultimately lead to a new treatment! This topic is one to follow, going forward! One discovery leads to...
Hello, AZ Guy ~ Let us know how the upcoming treatments go! Hopefully, music can be played during the time block. I went through 45 radiation treatments. I found that I only had to focus on one...
Hello ~ Since you are just starting ZYTIGA (Abiraterone Acetate) , you will find it insightful to read back through this thread Grab a notebook and jot down notes that you find meaningful and...
Just looking out for you ... You have 2 1\2 months between "now and then" at the end of May. Why not book a visit to the lab soon & see where levels are at? Just a thought to share, wanting the best...
This rise in PSA is obviously on your mind. A couple of questions: * Do you have nagging, worrisome thoughts about your PSA? * Do you feel you have a proactive doctor in your court? * Lastly, do you...
I was thinking of the old adage that states, "Every journey begins with one step." Nine steps! I know in my heart how much these nine steps meant! I'm sending you both my encouragement and support....
And that's WHY we have an EDIT button, to go back and revise or clarify or brush out verbiage, as needed. CYCLONE...
Brotherly advice ... The fact that you have questions about your rising PSA, IS the very answer to your own question. Follow up with your doctor. That's the place to start. Please don't target...
All of this REALLY concerns me. The "angle" in the message and bias in the reporting sends the wrong message. True active surveillance requires strict protocols, if handled correctly. It seems other...
Interesting! Who knew?!! Thinking through this ~ as a teacher, I have worked with a wide range of students. As a patient, visiting the clinic every month, it's easy to see that there are a wide range...
News that will "light up the night!" KA-BOOM! C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E! With my best ~ CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...
Hello, Mrs. B.D. & Jerry ~ I have been keeping you both in my thoughts, and wonder how you are faring? Have you gotten through the full series of PLUVICTO treatments (Lutetium~177) by now? I wanted...
C--E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E! CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...
So ~ I am left with the feeling, that we didn't really "gain" anything collectively, by this new study. I will await news of the next revolutionary treatment. I want to see the words "GAME CHANGER" ~...
What worried me is that this fellow they interviewed - maybe around 65 - recently diagnosed with prostate cancer ~gave the indication to viewers that he was "off the hook" and didn't need to seek...
This was featured on national news last evening. It was touted as a revolutionary "breakthrough" in prostate cancer treatment, and I thought a NEW approach was going to be revealed. I felt this...
Hello, NewspaperLover ~ Thankful for the good news contained in your update, in terms of no new spread. Let us know how your next consultation goes. Has your medical team suggested what system-wide...
Hello, SteveO ~ I'm wondering if a doctor would recommend a specific physical therapist for you? I walk daily and I know this has helped me these past ten years, being on continuous ADT. I avoid ice...
Hello, Jack64 ~ I can understand your emotions, as many of us here rely on medications, injections, or treatments to "keep the wolves at bay" ... I remember my 45 radiation treatments, and counting...
Hello, MBOCK ~ Glad you are forming a battle plan. I imagine you could try CASODEX for a month or two, and closely monitor that PSA level. Up until very recently, my PSA was recorded every four...
It's a GREAT day to read this GREAT NEWS! Here's to marking the moment, and celebrating your great news! CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...
Long story, short ... Diagnosed in my 40s, my grandfather, uncle and father have all been prostate cancer patients ~ representing three consecutive generations of my family. That's seemingly a...
I'm sending my supportive thoughts ... I'm thankful the kidney numbers are improved. Rehabilitation centers can work small miracles, day by day, with specially trained staff, adaptive equipment, &...
I know your last chemo infusion was scheduled for February 28, so I will be thinking of you this week, ISLANDBOY! Chemotherapy isn't an "easy row to hoe" as Midwestern farmers say, but I know Dr....
Hello, Steve55777 ~ You might be hearing a CELEBRATORY cheer from across the miles ~ and that "ruckus" is from me ~ after I read your update. I have been thinking of you, and reflecting on the...
Hello, Dr. V. ~ Glad to read your new post and update! I remember your initial posts! You have taken a multi-tiered treatment approach, and it is paying dividends. I endorse your belief in remaining...
Always a fan of Ken Burns' cultural and historical documentaries on public television ~ in the medical realm, he created a documentary based on the book "Cancer: The Emperor Of All Maladies" which...
Hello, Mr. Bill ~ You are a loyal "battle brother" of mine here, and I always follow all of your posts. I don't have first-hand experience with ORGOVYX yet ~ a newer form of ADT treatments. However,...
Diagnosed in 2013, I have had lab draws every month until very recently. Because of this, I might have the longest string of PSA scores of anyone here. As a result of having lots of PSA data, over...
Love reading your GOOD NEWS, as the weekend begins! You "rode the wave" ~ experienced the crest in the waves ~ and experiencing "lower tides" now ... I like your proactive plan ~ checking in for...
Hello, SteveO ~ You have been a loyal compadre of mine here, and we have common threads in our diagnosis and treatment story ~ including lung involvement. What thoughts did your medical team share,...