Almost at the end of treatment and a little nervous

correction Dr. Lotan

Those of us who start treatment with a PSA of 10 or above (11.1 for me) don't fare as well as those with a lesser read, thus his concern. Like the rest of us, you will have to monitor your PSA with regular blood tests and take appropriate action if it rises.

If it does go up, you will have options in how to deal with it. There is no need of worry if you continue to do your due diligence. Generally speaking, it will take as long to recover from leuprolide acetate chemotherapy as you will have been on it. That means that - if you have been on Lupron for 2.5 years, it will take 2.5 years for it to finally clear your system and stop being effective against the PCa. Meanwhile, you have an opportunity to get as healthy as you can. Your overall health has a major impact on how well you handle treatments and how effective they are. Hope this helps some.

Worry is inevitable --- but it's better when you can move to a better mental framework that is characterized by due DILIGENCE, rather than worry ...

There came a day when I realized worry was wasted energy. Sleepless nights and worrisome thoughts weren't helping me "battle back" ...

So --- a better state is when you surround yourself with a supportive network of friends, family, & colleagues ---- build a trusted bond with your doctors --- spend time doing the things you enjoy most --- schedule those consistent medical appointments --- monitor labwork --- let your medical team lead you forward ---- stay vigilant ----- don't cross bridges before you reach the river ----and stay active.

For me, my daily walks became a GODSEND for "keeping the wolves of worry at bay" ... getting outside ... seeing the natural world ... and focusing on the HERE & NOW.

In time, I realized my doctors were there --- monitoring everything carefully.

It's important to keep busy ---- physically and mentally. That will help with the worrisome thoughts we have ALL experienced.

Make a little list each day ... start with small, attainable goals. Keep living life to the fullest, one day at a time!

I remember your posts here, Acoustic4. I'm glad to read your current posts, with your update. You're following a PROACTIVE treatment plan. It sounds like your medical team is looking after you!

My health history is shown below my signature. I just celebrated my ninth Christmas and New Year's Day since diagnosis!

I want to share that sense of HOPE with you today. I keep a list of uplifting t-shirt logos that I see that inspire me.

My new favorite t-shirt logo?

# BELIEVE IN THE FIGHT!

We're here for you & I am thankful to read your latest post, Acoustic4!

Keep in touch --- and your post will resonate with new readers out there who are reading here for the first time! No one here fights alone!

Here's to the NEW YEAR ahead !

Handshake, fellowship, camaraderie ~~~
CYCLONE - # Iowa State University