Hi there, My dad is finishing up his radiation soon. He has had one shot of Zoladex a couple of months ago. The radiation is to the prostate bed (da Vinci removal 2010) and to the one spine met. His...
I’m in Australia sorry so I don’t know if the drugs will be the same and we have universal healthcare here fortunately. He is having the hormone shot the same time as radiation starts on the met......
Hi Tony, my dad has a very similar medical history on this crappy PCa train... he also had his prostate out in Melbourne in 2010... I’m wondering if it is the same urologist. Dads psa went up and...
Hi there, A few weeks ago my dad reluctantly boarded the advanced PCa train due to a rise in PSA to 1.4 and a PSMA pet scan showing a spot on his spine. He will start hormone therapy in a week and...
Thank you for the replies and positivity. Apologies - I need to update dad's details, psa levels etc on here. After the da vinci surgery in 2010 his psa has just been monitored since, with no...
Hi there, So it has been nearly a week now since we received the news that a bone met was found on my dad's spine hence putting him in the advanced cancer stage. I actually really hate this term, and...
Hi there. I am a daughter of a pc man and I find it helpful to talk to both women and men affected by this disease. I would love to connect more on here - rather than on facebook or other social...
This is a lovely post - thank you and congratulations on this milestone. I remember when my dad was first diagnosed reading about prostate cancer being 'one of the better cancers'. Obviously not to...
You are right Saipan....no looking back. We did the best we could with the information that we had at the time. Dad has enjoyed zero treatment for 9 years now, so that is something to celebrate I...
Thank you so much for all of you for replying. My coping mechanism is to read the stories of those who know what this beast is like. And having hope.... Dad was primarily using his urologist - the...
Hi there. I was here 9 years ago when my dad was first diagnosed with pc. I think he had a Gleeson score of 7 and underwent a radical prostatectomy. His psa has been stable over the years but has...
Thanks ed :) I would have dad see someone tomorrow if I could but his earliest vacancy is June and his dr didn't stress urgency. Plus he is in the 'outback' so distance is also an issue. Sleepless: I...
Luci, I'm thinking of you and your husband too.... I'm a daughter of this disease and what you describe of your husband sounds like my dad. Not a lot of talk going on as I think it is just too...
Ah Sheldon you must visit! and if you need a tour guide for the lovely city of Melbourne look me up :) I have lived in your beautiful country for a couple of years and still miss it. My latest...
Ian, As the daughter of a wonderful father with this bugger of a disease I can tell you that since 2010 the men and women on this forum have been amazingly supportive. They will (with your gorgeous...
Thanks very much for your replies. When I posted again it was nice to see your familiar names too. He has an appointment with the leading prostate cancer guy in the country and brought the first...
Hi again, I posted last night after finding out dad's psa levels are up. His original March 2010 diagnosis was Gleason 7, T2, localized. He had radical prostatectomy May 2010, no positive margins...
Hi there, I've been on here on and off since March 2010 when my dad was first diagnosed. Nearly two years after successful surgery dad's latest psa levels have come back high. I don't know the...
Thanks guys, I appreciate you taking the time to respond :) Yep Billy, I meant undetectable. My toddler helped me type... Dad has not had his psa checked for a year (he's due this April) so that...
Hi there, Well after a "rest" period from worrying daily about my dads prostate cancer alarm bells are ringing again. Sorry for thlack of information, but to summarize: Dad is 59 Diagnosed March 2010...
Hello, Dad has just found out his 2nd post prostatectomy psa reading. His first one was a disappointing 0.3 however the specialist told dad over the phone that the latest one was "a lot lower". Not...
Thanks guys, I really do appreciate it. I first came to HW for information back in March but now it's like having friends for support. I lurk on here and love hearing good news stories for you all....
Hey again, I posted a while back following my dad's post op psa results which were a disappointing 0.3. He will have another test done in a few weeks. What I am struggling with at the moment is the...
Dads drs talked about the genetic link. Dads mother died of breast cancer and they said that as a hormone based cancer it could show up in sons as pca....
Thanks everyone. I am feeling a bit better today after a good cry yesterday (not in front of dad). It still just feels so surreal. I'm sure for most of you, one day you are living life relatively...
In 6 weeks yes. I want them to do another CT scan etc, find the remaining cancer cells and move fast. Dads urologist seems a bit blasé preferring to joke around and have a chat instead of getting...
Thanks Mel. His surgery was in May. Pre op PSA 4.6. I wish I had his surgeon here to ask questions as dad didn't....
Hi again, I posted earlier today and can't sleep for worrying about my dad. His first post op psa reading of 0.3 has me really scared for the future. I've scanned through everyones signatures and...
So in 6 weeks time the next psa will determine treatment, based on whether it has gone up, down or stayed the same? Is it possible that it can take a while to come down? I feel like I'm clutching at...
Sorry... That would be down from 4.6. Could this mean that radiation could be 'an option?...
Dad just finished with the surgeon. His post op PSA is 0.3, down from 0.46. No zero club, so they will another blood test in another 6 weeks. I'm trying to be positive right now but I know this isn't...
Thanks everyone. I have been checking out the forum over the last couple of months but been busy as I had my little boy two weeks ago, named after dad. The folks arrive tonight (I now live in...
Thanks Bronson. I have Included a pretty brief signature with some stats. I'm yet to see the full pathology reports pre and post surgery however accounts from the surgeon were "all good"... As far as...
Hi there, well I haven't posted here for quite some time. Dad had da vinci back in May and since then there have been lots of precious moments and days where it was as though prostate cancer had not...
Aimzee, thanks for bumping this post. As a daughter I completely understand how this disease affects everyone, friends and family. The day I found out my dad's news back in march this year I cried...
Thanks Alf, that is a good idea regarding the follow up test timing. The only problem is that the folks live 7 hrs away from Melbourne and try and coordinate their visits. I am moving there in two...
Thanks everyone. Dad got his catheter out today and the dye test/ xray indicated no leaks so he should be able to go home tomorrow. He said it wasn't as bad as he thought which is good. I guess only...
That is an interesting blog. I do not have cancer but am one of the bystanders who has to find words. I think everyone is entitled to have their own opinions on 'cancer language'. For me and my...
Well a week has nearly passed since dad had his date with the robot. It has been a frustrating one for him (and mum) as I don't think he expected to be that uncomfortable and in pain. This forum has...
Thanks ford lover... It definitely helps hearing good news stories. Cancer seems to get portrayed as a death sentence in the media when those affected know better. Hopefully one day a cancer...
Thanks a lot for the advice Jeff :) I really appreciate your honesty. Dad comes from a very tight knit community where he has a lot of very close friends whom he has shared a lot with. Mum and I have...
Thanks very much everyone who posted with well wishes and kind thoughts. The surgery was early Monday morning and we brought dad back to the hotel tonight. He is pretty grumpy tonight but...
Likewise, I have no medical advice as I'm new to this and am also asking lots of questions. As a daughter though also please know that everyone on here genuinely cares and will provide you with...
Well time has crept up and tomorrow morning dad has his surgery. I'm sharing a hotel room with my parents and feel like a child again. Everyone is in good spirits but nervous and anxious. I have been...
Well not that there is a lighter side but this made me laugh so wanted to share.. My parents just received their insurance money so decided to live for the moment and buy a brand spanking new caravan...
and the cat just jumped on the keyboard and cut me off!! :) I am confident that dad has chosen the right path treatment wise, and his surgeon has a great reputation and has been honest and personable...
Thanks everyone :) Just having a bit of a moment tonight, getting ready to fly back and a million other things....
My dad is booked in for the robotic prostatectomy in two weeks today. I spoke to him on the phone tonight and he was not his usual upbeat self - not that he spoke about his situation, but I could...
Greg, As a daughter I know that your daughter is probably just trying to get head around it all and has found a new level of love and appreciation for her dad. Sometimes we just don't know what to...
Session 2 down :) with pillow bonus.. To be honest I confused Belgium with the Netherlands! Must of been that fly by night, Europe in 3 wks trip I once did. I am a complete history geek...always have...