A special thanks to Doting for the shout-out. Yes I can give you the update. Last Friday I started round 3 of the clinical trial with Abiraterone (with Predizone). It is 30 days per round. We had not...
Todd, Great news. A long battle but you are winning. Be blessed, Walt...
Just to answer a few of the questions. Yes this is a phase III trial and you must have failed at chemo. There are around 1280 test subjects for this trial. I got lucky. I do believe there are spaces...
I wanted to start this new post to keep everyone up to date on the trial. I started taking the drug or placibo and prednisone (10mg) on 12/2/2008. A gentlemen that is on the trial and that is 3...
Todd, I wasn't supposed to make last Easter. My "New" oncologies has as much hope and faith that I do. Tony is right about checking for clinical trials. I am on one now. I am taking Abiraterone. I am...
Tony, Tony, Tony, You have given so much to all of us. But that is what this site is all about . Giving. I too want to wish everyone many blessings for the upcoming holiday's. Hopefully this will not...
Well, we are over a week into the trial and the only side effects are from the prednisone. Joint pain is back, but we knew that was coming. No big surprise. I go in on the 11th for more Zometa and a...
Great work, Tony! You are always ahead of the curve when it comes to spreading the word. I'm glad they are doing the testing at the Convention Center and not at the casino's. I would'nt won't want to...
Gerbe, It looks like you have it well reseached and the right mindset. You will do fine. Glad that you are here to share your story and draw upon all of the resources that this site has to offer....
Yes I'm back. I have been gone too long and ask for your understanding. It has been very busy over the past few months. No good excuses for not helping friends. Please forgive me. Just to get you all...
Greetings and a War Eagle to all. I have been off chemo now for 6 weeks. It was not a good experience and left me with some side affects that still are hanging around today. Foot pain and severe...
Jim, what great news. Keep it up, buddy. Love ya man, Walt...
Hello to all. I'm back fro the dark valley that round number 6 of chemo had me in. The sun feels great. Round 6 was by far the worse as side effects go. It took over 2 weeks to get over them this...
Jim, Welcome home buddy. You have been missed. Love ya buddy and praying for your fast recovery. Take care of yourself and let us know what you need. We are here for each other, but you know that....
Richard, She will be added to our list this Sunday night. Love ya brother, Walt...
We got the news yesterday morning on my blood work from round five of chemo. On round five and round six we increased the dosage from 165mg to 195mg of Tax. It did kick my butt this last time, so we...
Thanks for the update. We are all very happy for Jim. He is a leader here and very important to us all. He is in our prayers. I can't wait for him to be back with us. Jim, we all love you and are...
Tony, Just got back in from rehearsal. I am glad you called before we left. We are singing on Friday night just south of here at a music festival. I'll sing one for you. Real cool, they expect a...
David, I will be thinking of and praying for you next week. Remember that the side effects will be cumulative. They will slowly grow, but you are off to a great start. I am on my second dose at...
Richard, Great news. Consider the prayer said. We all rejoice in your success. You keep leading the way and we will follow. Have a great night my friend, Walt...
Jet, You are the perfect example of how this whole thing can turnout. I am so happy for you. Stay with us here and keep building us up. A big War Eagle, baby Walt...
Everyone is different. It seems for awhile we all adjust our life cycles around our testing or proceedures. Mine is every three weeks. Others are every 6 months or every year. It will get easier as...
Barry, I am so glad that you have started using some "English" that I can understand. "Ya'll" was great, but not as great as the BIG ZERO. You da man! I pray for a lifetime of zeros for you. Be...
Good morning to all. As I do sometimes, I have waited to post, gathered my thoughts, and tried to soak everthing in. Tony and Ruthie left yesterday after attending church with us. We had a great time...
/community/emoticons/tongue.gif The time is at hand. Tony and Ruthie are here and the bonding has begun. Johnnie and I are so honored to have them here with us. They are exactly who we thought they...
Great question Tony. We will discuss this in person this week. WaaaaHoooo. I do feel qualified to offer an opinion on this one. I have had 5 cycles of chemo now. As it shows in my bio, I've had...
Les, Been thinkin' about brother. I hope the reports are great. I'm praying that they are. You're the fighter. Let us know something. You da man! Peace and love, Walt...
Well may I first say how humbled I am by your outpouring of support and well wishes. I have always counted on all of you for a lift up. Well, I'm up! Today is a new learning day about chemo. With the...
David, I'm there with you buddy. In thought and prayer. Keep the faith baby. War Eagle to you, Walt...
Dale, You are so right. We all need each other. Support from this group (family) is what keeps me going every day. We are all in a battle that most of our friends will never understand completly. But...
Well the news on my PSA from yesterday was not good. /community/emoticons/mad.gif It rose from 10.4 to 12.98. We did increase the dosage on the chemo yesterday. We talked with the oncologist today...
A star is born! Very good. Keep up the work buddy. Spread the word. See ya soon in Alabama, brother. Walt...
David, You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you start your new stage. I had round number 5 today of Taxetere. Two hours of infusions of Tax, Zometa, etc. I came home and mowed 2 acres of grass...
Jim and Les, I'll help too. "I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was". Keep up the good fight and we will all be in your corner and on the boat with you. We may need a...
Jim, You are in our prayers. "God gives us strength through weakness" When we are at our weakest Gods grace fills us with His strength. May His strength fill you and lift all of your burdens. We are...
Chayna, Thank you for taking on this role. You have always been there for all of us here. Your love and support has always shown throught. As a woman, dealing with the family side of this monster,...
My friends, Have we all forgotten why we are here? I have set back and watched as the battle goes on. Does anyone remember that we are all quests here that must adhere to the rules and regulations?...
Zero's are great. We are very proud of you. Keep it up (down), keep setting the bar at zero. We will keep you in our prayers. Love and peace, Walt...
Dale, Sweet news, buddy. God truely is close. Keep it up. War Eagle, Baby. Walt...
Les, My dear friend. As I started on this path with PCa, the one thing that entered my mind was, for what purpose has this been brought into my life? I will never ask why. I don't need to. The same...
Blessing to all. What great news. Tony and I had a wonderful phone call today. The plans are set and, Tony, even better news. Friday the 20th is my night to sing at Celebrate Recovery. We will have a...
Tony, The weather is great. We can't wait to get the plans worked out. I know Brian and Scott will be excited also. I tried to call yesterday afternoon, got your voicemail. I will try again today. We...
David and Torgeir, They are every three weeks. The next is June 5th. I posted today about the last results. Check it out, buddy. Torgei, Can you give me any idea of what dosage you started with? I am...
Good morning to all my brothers and sisters. I wish, hope, and pray that your lives are great and recovery is just around the corner. We got our new numbers in this morning. Not as good as we had...
David, As for the side effects from the chemo: 1. Loss of taste buds. You will have a weird feeling in your mouth. Flavors are very different or non-existent. I have heard that eating ice while...
Les, By the way, I'm driving a 2006 Cadillac CTS. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Love ya, man. Walt...
And now a word from the other side! I think this discusion is very healthy and informative. But, having had everything removed, I don't know what I could add. I do think back to the night before...
Gary, It looks like your journey and mine started out very simular as you will see in my signature. Yes, the forum is a place we wish no one would ever want to join, but boy am I glad it is here. I...
Roger, I've noticed the same thing while straining. I've even run throught house to show the wife. After three years it's good to see the "old boy" every once in awhile. As for the sperm, I think...
Richard & Debbie, We will be praying for great results and easy treatments. Love the "stepping stones". Be blessed. Just like Tony said, God Bless You. War Eagle, baby Walt...