What have anyone learned or been told what is a reasonable time to stay on hormones? My current oncologist wants to keep me on them indefinitely but my new Urologist thinks that if the PCa is still...
GOTTA STAY STROG & POSITIVE. I have to many other problems to worry about PCa. Rich...
farmkid Did you doc do a DRE and what did it indicate to him?...
GlEASON SCORE 10 AND STILL TICKING!...
First, I ask does Medicare really pay for Provengeas someone stated. Second. what is the requirements to get it. Third, who is the first one to step up and make a sacrifice? Meds like Taxes. Tax the...
Hi Have had several bone scans and many CTs. Not all related to PCa but had bone scan last week and it showed some hot area in the T8 amd T9 with pain radiating across the lower ribs. First Visit to...
bedamed You have come to a great support place. Hang in their friend. Do your research, decide what is best for you, make a decision and don't look back. My advice and contact point is contained in...
I am in the process of dealing with the VA for disability. One is Prostate Cancer due to Agent Orange exposure while stationed on Anderson AFB, Guam August 68 to December 69. Other veterans have won...
compiler You are not alone with your thinking. ED becomes important when you and your wife make it important. Rich...
possum/patti Hi and welcome. I had a combo treatment of radiation consisting of IMRT and PROTON at the U of Florida Proton Therapy Center. I am also into month 17 of 24 months of Hormone therapy...
NY Sooner Hello from a Texas Longhorn 1. IMHO WW is for someone 70 or older. 2. I tell anyone my recommendation is to do a lot of research, make a decision, and don't look back. 3. I am an advacate...
I am a PBT guy. It is my opinion that it was MY best option even though I had a combination of IMRT and PBT plus 2 years of Hormone Therapy. I believe one should go for the treatment that makes them...
Sorry your here but welcome, Get and read "You can beat prostate cancer ( and you dont need surgery to do it) by Robert J. Marckini I assume your in califiornia and if so you close to the oldest...
old sailor That is one of the quirks of PCa. There seems to be few definitive answers to questions only a lot of probababilities. The comparisons you make are only things that can be noted. Micro...
landbaby I am a non surgery, proton radiaition advocate. First stay positive and as others have suggested do some research. Once you have decided, do it and don't look back. My story and journey is...
Finally getting around to requesting re-eval from VA Prostate Cancer and Peripheral nueropathy both are caused by AO. Anderson AFB Guam was/is proluted for sure but you have to prove you were...
I agree with all the previous posts. Don't get to far ahead of what is going on. While I do have PCa I started with up and down PSAs and negative bios 10 years before I was finally diagnosed with...
Palyn I am similar but lymph involvement is quesionable. Initially Gleason 10. my story and journey is on my website www.gleasonscore10.com My wife is 49 and she is my rock through out this journey....
Casodex is an anti-androgen. It works in thebody by preventing the actions of androgens (male hormones). Casodex is used together with another hormone to treat PCa. It is also considered a Chemo...
HGPINER I agree with JohnT's post and recommendation for HGPIN. Ignorant me had HGPIN in a second biopsy in 2000 and went my merry way until a bio in 2008 indicated Gleason Score 10. My new Urologist...
I know where your coming from. email me and we can get together on the phone if you wish richardamallory at hotmail.com...
Cancer cannot cripple , It actually makes it overlow. Cancer Cannot shatter [color=blue>Hope , it] Cancer cannot corrode Faith , it actually strengthens faith's convictions. Cancer cannot conquer...
Received another zero on the 9th of April which is good. Severe chest, stomach and back pain sent me to the ER in Austin, TX on the 23rd. I was in Austin to see my grand son inducted into the...
Swim This is the type of information that gives us hope. Thank You! Richard...
Another good test. Hope all is going or has gone well for everyone. Richard...
I have heard the newest Proton treatment center in Oklahoma City will open this summer. Richard aka Smilingoldcoot...
I finished Proton at U of Florida Center in Jacksonville in July 08. my story is on my website. I have side affects as do others but I am not sure many escape PCa without some type of side affect....
Chris, Welcome. I had my first biopsy in 1998 (only results I know is negative) and the second in 2000 with PIN. I had no thought of what it meant as the results said no PCa. Well in 2004 my Uro...
Mike It was good to talk with you earlier today. I want to reinterate "Stay Positive". There are many here willing to provide good information. You are not alone with this disease. Keep us posted on...
As previously told here I had a bone scan on the 19th because an MRI showed suspected metastasis in L5 and S1. Got a call from my doctor today that the results of the bone scan was good, meaning no...
What are the chances? I have been having back pain and difficulty with my legs (tired and weak & pain in lower back with prolonged walking or standing). XRays indicated Arthiritis in my spine so Doc...
I have not been around a lot the last few months. I finally started on a antidepressant and my mental state seems to be better. I have returned to role playing for the Army at Fort Polk helping to...
Karen I can only add that you and Larry will be in our thoughts and prayers. If you ever need an ear let me know. My email is always available Richard...
hopeful I know the situation your in. I am on hormone therapy (since may) and it is my opinion that it is not so terrible. I am 68 and retired so my situation is a little different than yours. My...
Ace I know where your coming from. No surgery as I went with Proton in Florida. No incontenance or other stuff and my PSA at finish was .21. No bad for someone still with a prostate. Glad I am...
Jack, Don't give up! I was a Gleason Score 10 and my story is on my website. If I can help or you need to talk send me an email. Richard...
Daughter email me and I will give you my phone number if you or your father needs an ear. My website and my information is listed below in my signature. Richard...
mmllr I agree with James, don't look to far ahead. You might want to read my story www.gleasonscore10.com . There were comments that sound like those your making and now things are looking very good...
There is a direct link to the petition on my website. Richard...
Barry Thanks for the news and the best to you in the coming years. Richard...
Danial Sorry your here but welcome. Most anything I could tell you is contained on my website. Take your time and make your decision on what is best for you. Once you make that decision, go for it,...
Hopeful Everything I can offer except support here, via email, or the phone is contained in my website. I know the confusion because I so recently went through it. You will decide on your treatment...
Jack I just graduated from Jacksonville last week. It is my understanding that most of the proton centers are getting backed up so if you decide give them a call. Combo treatment of Hormone therapy,...
A PET scan will can show tumors in the lymph nodes. In my case the PET was positive and the Prostascint was negative. My story is all in my website. You might want to consider both. The best to you...
Mal Hang tough and see what 3 more months brings. I now know the feeling of the waiting game. Richard...
Dirtmover Great news. I will never be a member of the zero club because I still have my old walnut at the base of my dead tree. I can only hope for numbers that do not rise. Richard...
Welcome Master Chief /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Richard...
I understand it is safe to put your email this way...... name ...use at instead of @ .....isp Richard...
I saw an interview on MSNNBC this morning and I had to SCREAM at the TV and George Lewis when he repeated that men over 50 should get their PSA checked. It show how little some people in the media...