Thanks, Sharon, JohnCharles and John2018. My endoscopy was normal. I guess I was just hoping by this time I would be 100 percent better. Thankfully I don't now have the chest pain. I will ask about...
I'm finding myself in a similar situation. I'm older (55) but would have said I had a cast iron stomach before this past year. The GERD came on very suddenly around the first of October, also at a...
Joyce, my husband had several rounds of radiation during the course of his disease and this kind of delay was not typical at all. A 15 minute wait was rare. His appointments were generally in the...
Usually just a "lurker" here but wanted you to know I will be thinking of you and your wife tomorrow and hoping all goes very well. Your love for each other is a shining light along this rocky road...
My husband was dx with advanced disease in January, 2007, Gleason 9 (later deemed 10). He had very good results with low-dose Ketoconazole plus Hydrocortisone for two years. He felt well and it...
My husband was on low-dose Ketoconazole with very good results for two years. Did not have the respone to Zytiga we had hoped for - seemed to hold things in check for about six months. Has since been...
My husband was on Zytiga from May to December, 2011. The PSA leveled off and even dropped a bit but lymph nodes in neck increased greatly by December. He stopped the Zytiga/Cyclophosphamde combo in...
My husband was dx almost five years ago - initial PSA of 174, Gleason 9/10. Negative bone scan but lymph node and possible bladder neck involvement. His cancer did (and still does) primarily affect...
My husband has been on Zytiga since May. (Dx 1/2007, Gleason 9/10, PSA 174). He has not seen a dramatic PSA drop but the rise seemed to have leveled off. His onco. recently added low-dose...
Thank you for sharing your story, Don. You are a strong fighter in this battle. My husband was diagnosed in January 2007 at age 53, Gleason 9/10, PSA of 174. Treatments have included an early trial...
Mary, my husband's doctor recommended chemotherapy after PSA began to steadily rise after two years on a second-line hormone therapy (Ketoconazole), and a presumed bone met was noted on MRI. His PSA...
Hi, kak. My husband is 57 and recently had his third Taxotere treatment. Side effects have been similar to what David described. For my husband, the worst seemed immediately after the first...
Missy, have your doctors considered a second-line hormone therapy such as Ketoconazole? My husband got a good two years on low-dose Ketoconazole. This treatment brought his PSA lower than any other...
Hi, Willie - one option you may want to ask about is low-dose Ketoconazole. My husband is a Gleason 9 with positive nodes. Low-dose Keto plus Hydrocortisone worked very well for him for two years....
Fantastic PSA drop! My husband and I are very interested in this trial. It is my understanding it is open to men who've previously been treated with Ketoconazole. Best of luck - please keep us...
My husband's onco. is also very positive about Abiraterone. Although prior Keto use was a disqualifier from many of the trials, if (hopefully when) Abiraterone is approved, she feels my husband will...
Please don't dismiss Ketoconazole - it has been effective for my husband for two years. He was placed on low-dose Ketoconazole plus Hydrocortisone in July, 2008, when PSA began to rise on Lupron. He...
Willie, have the doctors mentioned a second-line hormone therapy such as Ketoconazole? My husband is also a Gleason 9, positive nodes at diagnosis. He has been on low-dose Ketoconazole for the past...
A great site for support for us wives/partners - we would love to have you join us: http://www.ladies-prostate-forum.org/ladies/index.php?sid=76dce5b891b75d5a1e74310e33a8ffee ...
My husband has been on some form of hormone therapy since February 2007. Although his bone scans have been normal, our current oncologist recommended bone density testing. This did show some...
My husband has continued the three-month Zoladex implants while on Ketoconazole. He is on a low-dose of Keto which is 200 mg three times a day. This has been effective for him and seems to often...
My husband's case is similar to yours (I responded to your other post). Although very high initial PSA (174) and Gleason (9), bone scan was and remains normal. We realize there are probably micromets...
Please ask about Ketoconazole. My husband's stats were similar to yours. When PSA began to rise on Lupron, he started low-dose Ketoconazole plus Hydrocortisone. This regimen worked very well for a...
Hi, Al. My husband's onco. advised not moving to chemo until all hormone therapy options had been exhausted. He started low-dose Keto plus Hydrocortisone in July 2008 and had a very good response. We...
Hi - please ask your doctor about trying Ketoconazole. My husband has been on low-dose Ketoconazole plus Hydrocortisone for over a year now after PSA began to rise on Zoladex. His PSA has fallen to...
Not sure if I am allowed to post links to other sites here but wanted to let you know about a Prostate Cancer Forum for Ladies Only: http://www.ladies-prostate-forum.org/ladies/ This forum is another...
Todd - has your doctor discussed any "second line" hormone therapy such as high or low-dose Ketoconazole? My husband has had good luck with this after PSA started to rise on Lupron....
Yes, I have heard of a PSA drop after stopping Casodex. I'm sorry, I don't remember your husband's history. When my husband's PSA began to rise on Lupron, the med. onc. started him on Ketoconazole...
Fantastic news! /community/emoticons/smile.gif Celebrate that anniversary in style!...
You have faced so many challenges. You are right, all we can do sometimes is take life one day at a time. That is wonderful your husband was able to attend his daughter's wedding. Please check in...
David, thanks for the update - great to hear the PSA is headed in the right direction and you are doing so well. Good luck with the golf tournament - thank you for all you do for our cause!...
Fantastic news! My best to you and Ruth as you celebrate your anniversary....
My husband has no detectable bone mets but Zometa was ordered every six months due to bone density issues after a year and a half of hormone therapy. He had the first infusion a few weeks ago. He...
Karen, my prayers are with you and your family. You have been so strong with all you have faced. I hope Larry remains comfortable and this can be a time of peace and love for your family....
I agree that you should not wait three months to test again but insist on testing PSA and testosterone again in a month. My husband started low dose keto a month ago and has seen a PSA drop so there...
Di, I loved your story. What a happy outcome for Donnie and help for yourselves in the process. We have three cats and two dogs who brighten our darkest days. Our "senior" dog recently came to my...
Dale, we'll be waiting right along with you and hoping for that zero - thanks for keeping us updated....
Tony, I will miss you as moderator but can completely understand your position. I hope you will continue to be a very active member. We want to be here for you as you have been for so many of us....
Thanks Tony - David and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers today....
Les, I'm sorry the communication in your case was handled so poorly. I know you are strong and will choose the best treatment. Please know that we are right along side you in this battle....
I understand how discouraging the slight rise in PSA must be but I have confidence you and your doctors will find the right treatment path for you. Look forward to hearing more about the clinical...
It is normal to take stock and reflect on birthdays and other milestones. Like many of us here, I'm sure your life has taken a different path than was ever planned or expected. But you have taken the...
Love hearing the good news. Celebrate!...
Walt, while we always want the PSA to decrease, it is still holding relatively stable. Has your doctor discussed any different chemo combinations such as adding Emcyt to the Taxotere? Have a great...
Thanks Diana, will keep David in my thoughts and prayers today also....
Add my prayers to those being said for you today!...
David, we will be with you in spirit Monday as you start the new treatment. We're all in your corner!...
Very impressive - I wish we had a facility like this one near us. Thanks Tony for reaching out with your story....
My husband's PCa was considered Stage IV at diagnosis in February 07. We spent two weeks in Hawaii last January and hope to take several trips this summer. We are trying to do things now rather than...
The testing is always a stressful time - we're waiting and praying for a good result right along with you. Please give our best to your friend....