I have been taking a 1000 mg. Curcumin supplement for the past 4 months based on some literature and folks saying it can help with post primary prostate cancer treatment. I was wondering if anyone...
I did the Combo with HDR Brachy on April 21, followed by 19 EBRT sessions. I was put on Eligard six months then Lupron for six months. I am 4+5=9 Gleason 9. I have had few side effects and it has...
I fall under 1c and I will be getting mine through the VA. I suspect to be notified around March....hopefully February....
Mumbo......your right my numbers are not worrisome and nothing significant will change most likely until the next 3-month checkup in February. I kind of expect that to be said in advance of my Monday...
I have not discussed anything being added as yet but I do have a consult Monday. My triple play was Brachytherapy, EBRT and Hormone therapy starting Feb. 14th of this year. I have only been on...
I'm not too proud to seek out advice and input from folks who have already made the journey ahead of me and have acquired knowledgeable along the way. ....
I am scheduled to be on Lupron through March 2021. That would mark one full year on ADT (Eligard / Lupron). I was told initially that I'd be on ADT for 12 months - maybe 18 months. I was put on the...
I'm looking for some input/advice.....Just got my test results back this morning. On 8/17 PSA was 0.07 On 11/19 PSA was 0.12 but I had a bigger bounce on Testosterone this time..... On 8/17 T was 3.6...
Thank you Mumbo....good info there. Yes, I am triple play but so grateful I was caught at Stage 3 to avoid chemo. The triple play is enough.......night sweats and fatigue still issues. I was able to...
Surprisingly, I gave blood just yesterday and this morning I got the results online through MyChart. This was my first PSA score since completing radiation. I won't see my RO for consult until next...
I can relate in near real time as I had my HDR Brachy on April 21 and I'm on EBRT treatments now that will conclude on the 29th. Doing the triple play due to Grade 5, Gleason 9. I suffered the first...
JNF.........I asked the radiation oncology team (EBRT) at UT Southwestern how much radiation was I receiving per treatment. She told me 250. I don't have a clue what that number means so hoping you...
Good logic.......no one told me to stop any antioxidant supplement until today....
Does anyone here know if taking antioxidant supplemental during the course of external beam therapy treatments actually diminishes the effect of the radiation itself to any significant degree? I have...
I just wanted to add a few things but you've have already received a lot of great advice already. I am a 4+5=9 Gleason, Grade 5, still actively involved as we speak in the EBRT portion of a Triple...
Great info there JNF........appreciate that explanation and makes perfect sense........I also like the idea of better cancer control and just 16 rounds can now get the job done.......as for costs,...
Found out this morning that I have only 16 EBRT sessions scheduled - not 25. I heard the number 25 treatments stated back in March a month ago at the initial consult, but I guess that has been...
JNF.....very inspirational to read that you did HDR Brachy back in Dec. 2010, and have been a .1 PSA since Feb. 2011. Your PSA of 59 was pretty high back in 2010. I am glad you cleared that up for...
Can anyone explain to me why taking finastride daily masks the true PSA level? The reason I ask is because the pathology report done at my VA Medical Center in December showed I had a 14.7 PSA. I had...
Bilbobagum.........I am into the early stages of my EBRT treatment after having HDR Brachy on April 21st......I was a 14.7 PSA, Gleason 9. I studied up and realized HDR Brachy was my best option...
Much thanks to Temp and Cyclone for their external radiation experiences. I just completed Day 2 of my EBRT yesterday and now it is the weekend. Everything stated I have experienced exactly to form....
Thanks Cyclone.........I will check it out this morning....
Starting my 25 External Beam therapy sessions in the morning at UT Southwestern. Been having more urinate runs but less volume each time than before HDR Brachy last week. I guess that is a typical...
Thought I would take time today to update the Forum on my progress. I am 70, US Army (68-71) Disabled Veteran at 80%. I was diagnosed at VA in January with a highly aggressive Gleason 4+5 = 9, PSA...
TY Cyclone.......I appreciate any and all support and advice from those who have already ventured where I am about to embark. I appreciate this Forum and the important purpose it represents as...
JNF.......I did a lot of research and listened to others. I wanted Brachy not long after bring diagnosed and because that was my golden ticket to get community care to UTSW from VA.. The UTSW...
rebob.......that's inspiring to hear you are 10 years removed after HDR Brachy. I feel I made a good choice with HDR Brachy and more confident of outcome with UTSW running the show. I am grateful VA...
Mumbo......yes I think the plan is 18-25 EBRT sessions after the HDR Brachy and to be on ADT for a total of 18 months. I am scheduled for a marking and a MRI on the 30th. I assume EBRT will commence...
Despite coronavirus, I'm still on deck to be seen for HDR Brachy on April 21st at UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center. I am counting the days. Been on Eligard since Feb. 14th with no real side...
Mumbo......Here's the entire summary I was given by VA: Gleason 4+5 = 9 (Grade Group 5) Stage: T1C PSA 14.7 H Vol. of Cancer Positive Cores: 6 of 12 (all on one side I was told) Risk - High...
Dogdays....that's GREAT info to know......thanks. I will certainly ask that question next week and see if he says he wants it down to a certain number before doing anything else. The shot I got...
Michael_T........great advice by you and JNF.......rest assure I will bring that up on March 9th. RE: radiation to the pelvic lymph nodes. This is exactly the kind of things I need to know to ask in...
Dogdays......I appreciate the blow by blow accounting because I want to know it. The fear of the unknown is worse on me than the knowing of what really lies ahead so that is why I'm here to read...
JNF........I'm located in Dallas, Texas. My VAMC here does not offer brachytherapy, but UT Southwestern offers both HDR and LDR and is also located in Dallas. I am requesting community care on March...
Mumbo......I am leaning in the direction of the Triple Play (.HT plus HD Brachytherapy and IMRT/IGRT) .......as for your questions: (answers within) What is your PSA history over the last 5 years? (I...
Pratoman.....thanks for the encouragement.........staying positive but eager to get the show on the road too. It is so good to have outlets like this to ask questions, get support, and to figure it...
I am a 80% disabled 70-year-old U.S. Army Veteran 82nd Airborne. My sole care has been the VA Healthcare System since 2002 as they pay for everything and until now I have been very pleased with all...