Hi 1 - yes, in my opinion. 2 - so far, yes. I'm 22 (of 44 total) treatments in. 3 - yes. I hate to second guess myself! 4- i have no idea. I was lucky and insurance covered everything. I have about...
really feel for you David, and TOTALLY respect your decision on how to treat your situation. You're in my prayers and I hope there are brighter days ahead for you. You're a gentleman among gentlemen....
First of all, Happy Labor day to everyone here. Hope you're enjoying a much needed break and distraction from everything that is PCa. So Friday I completed my 22 of 44 treatments of Proton Beam...
congrats Skeeter! I'm at UPenn getting PBT and having similar results. Keep us posted on your progress!...
good luck Skeeter - it'll go fast! yes, it's not so bad at all. I always ask for a cigarette when they're done. haha...
Hey, that's pretty close to home! I'd love more details about the event.. where do I find them?...
Hey Squirm, yeah, bit of a shock at 42. No cancer of any sort in my family. My brother is slightly older and is cancer free. So's my dad at 70. Odd, right? I'm happy I found proton therapy, so far...
I'm saying a prayer for Gavin and your family, Karen. Stay positive, stay strong and fight with all you can. I really good friend of mine was given 12 months, and that was seven years ago! Every day...
Just thought I'd give a quick update on my proton beam therapy at Upenn. I just finished my second (of 7 1/2 total) week, and everything is going great! Ups: *no pain *treatments last about 20...
@ David - haha, thanks for the laugh....
Thanks, Dutch. That's very reassuring to hear....
So, tomorrow is the big day for me. I start my treatment at UPenn for proton beam therapy! I'm excited and a bit scared at the same time. It's not that I'm worried about the treatment itself, as I'm...
so sorry for your loss, Casey. May she RIP....
So, I have a positive diagnosis for PC, approx 40% of my gland, apex concentration, blah, blah, blah. This was back in March. Previous to biopsy my PSA has been rising from 3.2->5.8 in the course of...
So, I have PCa, and I'm scheduled for proton beam therapy fiduciary markers to be placed tomorrow at UPenn. Which is the good news. Hopefully I'll be in treatment in a few weeks, based on their...
We've never met, but I love your attitude about this whole thing. I'm rooting for ya, man! Stay strong. -Brian...
LOVE it. well said, well said....
I chose PBT after several discussions w/URO's and Radiation Onc's. In the end it came down to having a higher quality of life for me, regardless of the inconvenience factor of daily treatments for 7...
sorry that you're here Gerald - the good news is you got it early! the bad news is that you have a diagnosis that you must deal with. Take your time, as your PCa is very early, and I doubt life...
keep the faith, Todd. I'm thinking about you and sending you lots of positive prayers and good thoughts. keep us posted. -Brian...
Not sure if you've seen this site, but it's one of the biggest proton sites around http://www.protonbob.com/proton-treatment-homepage.asp I recently elected to have PBT at UPenn, and go for my marker...
First, welcome to the group nobody wants to be a part of. Sorry for the loss of your father to this dreadful disease. Second, considering your family history and doctors recommendation, I would think...
congrats on making a decision on treatment. keep us posted on your results best wishes....
thanks for the information guys. I agree Alf, that the terminology seems a bit backwards. I had to ask my dr. to clarify a few times to confirm I actually understood it correctly. will keep you...
So, after review of my MRI results coupled w/my biopsy report findings, I've learned that my PCa is concentrated on my left apex. Apparently this is a typical area for the cancer to concentrate, but...
"It's impossible to have surgery after radiation". This is according to both a radiation Onc and Uro I met with over the past 2 days....
congrats on the retirement, and the new boat, I hope it brings you years of pleasure. I'm not happy about the circumstances that brought you here though, and I'm sure neither are you. I do want to...
I'm right there with ya Dave. Although I haven't started "official" treatment for my PCa, every time I get a little ache or pain, particularly if it's related to that general area I think " well,...
welcome Aggie. Now I feel like one of the old guys! I'm also a former TEXAN!! yea haw! So, my initial reaction after reading your stats was the PSA 2 months after your first biopsy might have been...
holy smokes that's a great result!! Way to go, and congratulations on such improvements. If it were me I'd quit my job, but then again I'm always looking for a reason to quit my job and become a...
good for you Piano - that's great results!! I too am working making my way towards a vegan diet. Giving up chicken, meat was not a problem from me at all. It's the dairy that's SOOO hard! I'm...
welcome, and know that you're not alone in your situation. There are a lot of great folks on this board who are willing to lend an ear, provide support and tell you about their treatment option...
congrats, great news!...
So , I know this is not PC specific, but it's cancer related (skin melanoma) and really caught my attention. Does anyone know if there's something similar done for PC patients? Something along the...
congrats...
thanks for the replies guys, I appreciate it....
I had blood drawn for my PSA just before my CT and bone scan mid April. My urologist claims it was too soon, 2 1/2 weeks, since my biopsy to be useful and that it would have been "off the charts"....
I've read a bunch, including a pretty recent one co-author by a doctor: "Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers" http://www.amazon.com/Invasion-Prostate-Snatchers-Unnecessary-Treatment/dp/1590513428...
Hello Arch - welcome to the club nobody wants to belong to! Very sorry to hear about the loss of your father, my condolences. I too am recently diagnosed, at age 42. Just completed my consultation...
[quote="bluefin"]Thanks all.. Fishing is on the east coast off RI or MA[/quote let's both get cured and go fishing. THAT would be fun! best wishes, -b...
Bluefin, sounds like they found your PCa very early, which is certainly a good thing! Best of luck as you work towards a treatment decision. I don't have anything to offer as far as advice yet, as...
Hello fellow new guy. I have very similar results to yours and am also recently diagnosed. I'm reviewing my CT and bone scan results w/my Uro tonight. Fun, fun! Yes, the first few weeks after...
Does anyone here have any experience w/the staff or facility at UPenn Robert's Proton Therapy Center? Would love to hear positive or negative experiences. I've read a ton about Loma Linda in CA, but...
Thanks for the kind welcome guys. I'm surprised that so many others were Dx and then lost their jobs, or were unemployed. I think I'll keep the PC private on the job front until I get hired and...
LOVE it! Thanks, Sheldon. Just the smile I needed tonight. :smilewinkgrin:...
Thanks Davidg and Sleepless09, appreciate the welcome. Yes, I'm in NJ (hence my board name) and will definitely reach out to you on Dr. Samadi and your experience. Luckily Cobra is available and...
Hello forum!! Well, I can't say that I'm totally happy to be here, but I am certainly glad I found such a caring and helpful board to offer support and share their experiences. Please don't take...