Strength in Numbers...

Whispers,

So glad to hear your dad is doing better too. My PSA now at 0.1... down from 0.2 so the hormone and chemo is knocking it down. Now just "die bugger cancer cells die." Sounds like your dad's cancer cells are dying too..... faith and good self determination are as important as the treatments. Tell him he has hundreds here all praying and thinking positive thoughts for him too.

Green Acres.... so glad to hear you are "undetectable" we are praying for it stay that way for you. Those darn cancer cells can be a real "bugger".

John

Bluebird and all,

I am here, just have had a very stressfull couple weeks at work, Happy New Year to you all. I am doing fine and had third chemo Tues.. Feeling a little washed out and the hot flashes are kinda nasty now and then. My PSA is at 0.1 for two tests now three weeks apart, so that is excellent. Suffering a little depression and anxiety which is interrupting my sllep so the doctor put me on an anti-depressant.

I am trying to maintain a positive attitude and keeping all my friends here in my prayers and good wishes.

John

John ~ it’s time to stop and take a nice deep breath and let your mind relax.     You have a sleep aide now and this will be a tremendous help!!!   No matter what the situation is…. If you can’t sleep…. those dark clouds move right on in.   So sleep good now my friend….   I’m going to give you a gentle push…. to move you on to the next stone!!!!   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ g~e~n~t~l~e ~ ~ ~ p~u~s~h ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   ahhhhhh a nice new stone with helping hands to steady you!!!!! We are all here for you and when you need us ~ just reach out!   John ~ here’s a helpful hint!   When you feel like the inside of you is about to burst because you have so much building up inside….   Sit down and type it all out or write it all out and talk out loud as you’re doing it!!!   Let the tears flow with it.   Then ~ you can hit the delete button or hit the shredder button.   You will truly be amazed at how much better things will look and feel……   truly!!!   WOW!!!   PSA 0.1 this really is excellent…   okay…. So ~ we have #3 behind us!! This is wonderful news.      Hot Flash Hints:   Keep a nice little spray bottle close at hand for when you have a hot flash… give yourself a little mist on the face!!! (my sister gave me a little hand held fan you fill with water and it has a mist button.   It plays havoc with the makeup!! LOL Running cold water on the wrist is another great cool down.   We’re sending extra “special” positive thoughts your way…. you may feel a few little bumps!!!   That’s me and my Buddy!   Take care dear friend and know you are always in our thoughts, our prayers, and our talks as we walk along the creek.     POSITIVE THOUGHTS!!!!!     And as Wittler would say.... STAY STRONG!!!   We love you ~ John... and we don't say this lightly!!!!   In Friendship ~  Lee & Buddy   (edit ~ deleted signature line from posting) Post Edited (bluebird) : 5/30/2007 8:35:27 PM (GMT-6)

John, thanks for letting us know how you're doing. great news on the PSA!! here's a hug for you....kat

We are all with you John, just hang in there, I'm sure the anti D. meds will kick in soon and help. Our prayers are with you!
Your friend, Pete

Keep us close ~ John…                It’s important to all of us!!!   (edit ~ deleted signature line from posting) Post Edited (bluebird) : 5/30/2007 8:36:41 PM (GMT-6)

Partial Quote from John: 11-28 Well I started the treatments today, drew the arm of the study for hormone and chemo. I get chemo every three weeks for 6 cycles and hormone injections every three months. 2 Prednisone pills to work with the chemo and a hormone pill to work with the implant every day. Start radiation at end of chemo. 11-28 12-19 1-9 1-30 2-20 3-13 Feeling fine today. First hot flashes and green urine. Blood work in two weeks then back for blood test, 2nd treatment and dr. appt. again in 3wks. I feel like I have a plan and we're finally working it. Die "bugger cancer cells" die.......   John Diagnosed Aug. 7, 2006 Age 56 Biopsy 8 of 10 positive Gleason 8 PSA 16.2 Negative CTscan, bone scan, Carbon 11 PETscan, and lung x-ray Lapro Prostatectomy 9/7/2006 Capsule penetration, seminal vessicle involvement, clear lymph nodes. Post op PSA 0.2 95% chance of reoccurance Hormone and Chemo Therapy on NCI Study CALGB 99904 11/28/06 Followup radiation on about 3/15/07     mama bluebird still chirp~chirp~chirping ….     Letting you know " You" are thought of each and every~day.   Our prayers send strength and as Wittler would say…. STAY STRONG in your fight   Die "bugger cancer cells" die.......   I hope you’ve had a chance to see new grandbaby Keziah Elise.   8 grandchildren in all. WOW!! But ~ with all the “Winter” weather…. I’m thinking they may not be traveling..   John ~ I’m sending our special Rainbow to help with your dark clouds .   Reach out to us ~ friend…. We are all here for you!!!!   Remember GOOD, BAD, UGLY….   We are here for you!!! * T his is your very own R ainbow and it’s sprinkled with S unshine * * ////////////////////// //////////////////////////// /////////////// /////////////////////////// * ////////// /////////////////////////// ///// //////////////////////// ///////////////////// ///////////// ///////// ///////////////////// ///////////// ////////// * ////////// *     Truly      Relieves      Stress   Directions:       Let this bring a smile to your face and into your heart!!!   Rainbows bring smiles, smiles bring positive energy into our being!!!   I witnessed this the other day driving the mountains in North Carolina....  There were dark snowy looking clouds.... deep gray in color and when we turned the bend the clouds were still there but there right in front of us…..coming out of the ground was the most beautiful rainbow I've ever seen.... it was huge!!!  And watching other travelers.... they all had smiles on their faces and they were pointing at the rainbow.    Guess what I thought about when I saw this magnificent rainbow…   Each and every~one of “YOU” on this forum!!!!   I just had to share this again....and thought this was the Thread it needed to be on.       In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy  

Bump to the top!! John ~ we  continue to keep you close...  In Friendship ~ and special hugs... Lee & Buddy

Hi John,
If you're watching I hope you are well. You can see by the numbers we are very close and I am doing OK at this point. My prayers are that you see this message and know that even with the heavy heart that I have today for my mother, I still have room for you too. God Bless and get well.

Tony