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Post-RALP Report

What's to hate about a thick rubber hose up your junk? šŸ˜‰ Sounds like you're doing well enough. I've never done it, but I always thought HAM radio sounded fun. Hang in there....

Yesterday 10:39 AM

Prostate Cancer
The Gleason 9 and 10 Crew - Welcome and how ya doin'? (Part 4, continued thread)

John, That's a great drop. The meds are working and I think you can expect them to keep working for a long time....

Yesterday 9:45 AM

Prostate Cancer
The beautiful gifts of A.D.T.

Is it acceptable for me to pencil my eyebrows back in? Why Can't I wear white after Labor Day? Oh well, I'll have a Twizzle. Alright, I think I'm done. Have a good weekend....

5/20/2022 7:51 AM

Prostate Cancer
The beautiful gifts of A.D.T.

I'm all manscaped up and nowhere to go....

5/20/2022 6:40 AM

Prostate Cancer
LU-177 - My Next Treatment

Cyclone, I'm really hopeful for this technology. As usual, I also temper my enthusiasm so I don't end up too disappointed. Wouldn't it be great if this type of treatment could someday displace ADT?...

5/19/2022 10:10 AM

Prostate Cancer
The beautiful gifts of A.D.T.

I had to delete and repost. Being more concerned if my clothes match. 😁...

5/19/2022 9:49 AM

Prostate Cancer
My father, 77yo, psa 400, gleason 9. Treatment?

PS, Just be clear, are you sure his PSA was 400? Maybe it was 40.0? Going from 400 to 15 seems like an incredible drop after only a few days on ADT....

5/18/2022 9:18 AM

Prostate Cancer
My father, 77yo, psa 400, gleason 9. Treatment?

X1010, I don't think it's productive to get wrapped up in all the "what if" stuff. Like others have said, your Dad has a great chance to be around for quite a while. šŸ™‚...

5/18/2022 9:02 AM

Prostate Cancer
Official Rant Thread - Go for It

I'm surely tired of seeing prostate, ED, male enhancement, and Peyronie's carrot commercials. "She'll like it too." Wink, wink. 😐 I find myself cringing and covering my eyes much like a 10 year old...

5/18/2022 8:02 AM

Prostate Cancer
RALP on Tuesday

Congratulations! Great to hear!...

5/17/2022 5:56 PM

Prostate Cancer
OT: Tragic Details About Al Roker

The guy used to be HUGE....

5/16/2022 6:17 PM

Prostate Cancer
OT:Question for the medically trained members

Lol! That's what I was thinking after I posted it. Are kids even willing to mow lawns anymore? Maybe $100 for the expectation of reasonable effort. 😁...

5/16/2022 10:41 AM

Prostate Cancer
OT:Question for the medically trained members

People, such as myself, who are really fair skinned tend to flush easily. But yeah, we're not getting any younger, and ADT doesn't help. Maybe pay a kid 10 bucks to mow your lawn. šŸ˜‰...

5/16/2022 8:27 AM

Prostate Cancer
Gynecomastia

When I started ADT 3 years ago I decided to start moving around a little more. My mild routine is a long walk every morning and one set of pushups. My breasts are bigger but they are firm, so I guess...

5/15/2022 12:05 PM

Prostate Cancer
RALP on Tuesday

Azroadrunner, I noticed you said your procedure will be "entirely outpatient." Meaning no stay in the hospital? If so, I find that very surprising. All the guys I recall spent at least one night in...

5/15/2022 11:36 AM

Prostate Cancer
RALP on Tuesday

For me, the pain from the surgical cuts was short lived. I had a high level of discomfort from the gas they use to inflate your abdomen. That lasted about 36 hours. The pain pills didn't help so I...

5/15/2022 7:58 AM

Prostate Cancer
RALP on Tuesday

Sounds like you're prepared. Good luck!...

5/14/2022 5:23 PM

Prostate Cancer
Official Rant Thread - Go for It

Yep halbert, With these sorts medications, and probably with the other more controlled meds, you can't refill automatically or from the app. You have to call every month to get a refill. Having...

5/13/2022 2:46 PM

Prostate Cancer
Official Rant Thread - Go for It

I have a small rant, but in the spirit of the new thread I will air it. What's going on with CVS? My CVS cut their hours to 10am to 6pm. They have so few staff they don't answer the phone and they...

5/13/2022 9:45 AM

Prostate Cancer
Official Rant Thread - Go for It

I had to look up Festivus, which includes airing of grievances, feats of strength, and the aluminum pole. I chose not to pursue the meaning of the aluminum pole -- though it's probably quite...

5/13/2022 7:56 AM

Prostate Cancer
Today (May 12) is International Nurses Day

My interactions have almost always been better than with doctors. Good and essential health care pros....

5/12/2022 3:52 PM

Prostate Cancer
Official Rant Thread - Go for It

Maybe we should have a dedicated Rant Thread. šŸ˜‰...

5/12/2022 1:10 PM

Prostate Cancer
No subject (Part 5)

Thanks Prato. Good to hear....

5/12/2022 8:08 AM

Prostate Cancer
Interesting viewing yesterday

You watch the Bold and the Beautiful? šŸ˜‰...

5/11/2022 10:12 AM

Prostate Cancer
No subject (Part 5)

Quotation marks aren't quite nothing. šŸ˜‰...

5/11/2022 8:17 AM

Prostate Cancer
Bad news

Ed, I think I would be looking quite a ways down the road before starting ADT. I'm not sure your age matters much -- I know you're very active and otherwise apparently healthy. Calculating doubling...

5/7/2022 7:12 PM

Prostate Cancer
No subject (Part 5)

I know Tim G also likes the TDF. I see he hasn't logged on since November of last year. I hope he's okay....

5/7/2022 8:55 AM

Prostate Cancer
ADT Hormone Treatments: Our Collective Experiences

Everton, I'm sorry for your experience and I'm sorry to reference your experience as a specific example for my concerns. How are you doing with it now? Were you able to get it resolved? I still am...

5/6/2022 7:03 PM

Prostate Cancer
No subject (Part 5)

Jack, The greatest and most epic sporting event in the world -- three weeks of the Tour de France. Perfect for breaking up hot Tucson summers. Because of the time zones, I record each stage and wait...

5/6/2022 4:22 PM

Prostate Cancer
Pylarify scan and BCBS

My gut tells me it's just SOP for insurance to get off the hook for as much a possible. I suppose there is a small percentage of people who just give up and pay it. JNF will likely have expertise for...

5/5/2022 11:21 AM

Prostate Cancer
Wrapping up

Good luck ahead!...

5/4/2022 9:19 AM

Prostate Cancer
No subject (Part 5)

Well, you just about would need Musk money these days. The absolutely obscene salaries turn me off so much I barely keep up with MLB. Plus, the analytics driven game is just about unrecognizable from...

5/4/2022 8:45 AM

Prostate Cancer
Low grade PC should or should not be called Cancer

"The psychosocial and psychological harms are real." Well yes, that can be a part of knowing you have cancer. I don't see how you can pretend to tell someone they don't have cancer when they do have...

5/3/2022 11:31 AM

Prostate Cancer
OT: It's a good day

šŸŽ‚šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘...

5/3/2022 7:59 AM

Prostate Cancer
ADT Hormone Treatments: Our Collective Experiences

The free manscaping has been fine with me except for the substantial thinning of my eyebrows. It's surprising how our eyebrows affect our facial appearance. I always detested trimming my nose hairs,...

5/1/2022 1:15 PM

Prostate Cancer
ADT Hormone Treatments: Our Collective Experiences

I have real concerns with the biphosphonate treatments: "Bisphosphonates — such as alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto), risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia), ibandronate (Boniva) and zoledronic acid (Reclast,...

5/1/2022 9:53 AM

Prostate Cancer
T1c diagnosis and treatment via low dosage rate brachytherapy

Success story!...

4/29/2022 6:17 PM

Prostate Cancer
Well my numbers up again and I’m stressing … again

cvc, I think the "official" concern starts at a PSA of 4.0. As we get older our PSA tends to increase, even with a healthy prostate. I assume the doc did a DRE at your most recent appointment? I...

4/29/2022 4:16 PM

Prostate Cancer
Strange biopsie?

Tom, Your doc's comment that you were undetectable for cancer is interesting. I have no reason to believe that it's not true, but I would still be wanting to see the biopsy results. Sounds like...

4/29/2022 4:03 PM

Prostate Cancer
LU-177 - My Next Treatment

Steve, I'm just fascinated when I look at your PSA drop. It seems to be nearly mathematically pure. It's really beautiful. Congratulations to you again....

4/29/2022 1:05 PM

Prostate Cancer
FDA Approves Promising Therapy for Advanced PCa:

Bohemond, I could have tried, but I don't think I could have said it better. The forum already has at least one member who has had a very remarkable response to this treatment. I imagine as time goes...

4/29/2022 9:20 AM

Prostate Cancer
LU-177 - My Next Treatment

Jerry, Great to hear of your PSA reduction. Also great to hear your doc is going to bat for LU-177. Seems like this could be the treatment of the future. I sure hope it works for you!...

4/28/2022 2:08 PM

Prostate Cancer
SBRT Update - 4 years

Congratulations!...

4/27/2022 6:26 PM

Prostate Cancer
Using Bold & Italics

KhzXom, Welcome to the Forum. A curious leadoff post. Do you have a prostate concern we can help you with?...

4/25/2022 8:46 AM

Prostate Cancer
The Gleason 9 and 10 Crew - Welcome and how ya doin'? (Part 4, continued thread)

John, Sorry things didn't go so well. It does seem you're heading for lifetime ADT. I know that sounds like a drag, but it should keep you going for years. You certainly will be Much better off doing...

4/24/2022 11:52 AM

Prostate Cancer
Lutetium-177-PSMA or LuPSMA

We have had at least one member who has done remarkably well with this treatment. Here is the link to his recent thread: https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=4263170 ...

4/22/2022 9:04 AM

Prostate Cancer
New finding from the New England Journal of Medicine

"I stopped eating PIZZA." The worst words I could ever hear!!! 😁 Fellas, we all know that if the calories consumed exceed the calories burned, we gain weight, and vice versa.šŸ˜‰...

4/22/2022 6:37 AM

Prostate Cancer
How long after salvage RA for PSA to drop?

Jack, While it is true that long term ADT will not last indefinitely, there have been striking improvements just in the time I have been on the Forum. It went from ADT working for 2 or 3 years, to...

4/20/2022 4:06 PM

Prostate Cancer
Did you ever have any kind of strange dreams while under anesthesia? Or was it all black void?

Seemed like one breath and I was out. Nothing until I woke up in the recovery room. Pretty amazing stuff. Interestingly, it's not really known how anesthesia works. Since it's a multi-component...

4/18/2022 10:53 AM

Prostate Cancer
No subject (Part 5)

Yes, The transfer portal and NIL are shaking the college scene up. Between the portal and guys going to the pros early, coaches can't count on anything from year to year....

4/18/2022 8:57 AM

Prostate Cancer
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