Started Abiraterone Acetate (Zytiga) & Prednisone today.. Started in Arm A, which lasted about 16 months. (Below is the old info) Then I took a break that lasted about 8 months. PSA was steadly...
RIP to a good man and Patriot.....
Hello guys, I live on Queens, NYC in the belly of the beast, the hot zone. I am an essential worker, whether or not you like that terminology, I go to work. I work for Verizon as a cable fiber optic...
Guys, So Tuesday I made my way back into the City to Wiel Cornell Presbyterian Hospital to see Dr Tagawa my medical oncologist. Though I did not see Dr Tagawa his team took 8 tubes of blood & I...
Jim, Thanks for your informative & in depth post. Sounds about right, all except for the part of your PSA coming back so soon, wtf ?!? I was hoping for you to stay @ a 0 for 2 years or more. I guess...
Rest In Peace 142 Travel Well.....
Djin, All the drugs and proceedures associated with the study are paid for by Alliance Foundation Trials. Only things associated with my standard of care for relapsed prostate cancer will go through...
I should be starting this clinical investigation next week. Have been testing the past few weeks to make sure that I qualify for this study and thus far I am scheduled to start next week. I could...
Jazzman, I’m sorry to hear about your bump for I know the feeling. Two weeks ago I got my bump from 0.07 six months ago to 0.14 two weeks ago.. here we go again.....
Great poem great meal you are gifted to feel the reality of life.. Happy Birthday...
Glad to hear the good news!! Stay the course!!...
Sorry Mary, you guys fought the good fight.. ..Appleseed.....
..Tall Allen, the amount of accurate in depth information that you have collected in your cyber library, and are so generous in always sharing, is nothing short of a small miracle for so many that...
Yes, screening helped me get a jump in this battle.....
Looks like they are getting closer to the bionic penis, my time is coming.. Seriously Peter thanks for sharing your info.....
Baddabing I'm in.. I just started HT vacation after 2yrs of Lupron w/PSA of 0.008 for most of da journey. No matter what I still miss sex sex sex!!!...
..Thank you guys for chiming in, I appreciate it!!!...
..After two years of hormone therapy (lupron), Dr Tagawa from Presbyterian in New York City and I have decided with the many undetectable PSA levels that we would go for it. My next blood test is in...
..I was just kidding fellers about the oxy, I was feeding of the couch -n-oxy comment in the op. I'm a relative healthy type guy. I just remember taking two and I was obliterated for a few hours. Man...
..I took very good care of myself for many years eating a lot of vegetarian food on the Mediterranean diet and taking supplements while working out. I was let down to know that I had cancer so young,...
..I'm waiting for the bionics. Hope they come out before I go out.....
..I go tomorrow for labs & Lupron shot. Results to follow.. ..Good Luck.....
..Jerry, I'm with you brother. Great news on beating the beast back to the very gates of hell, the only place PC belongs. We all hope it stays away!! I'm on a similar plan as yourself and going for...
..Checking in with my fellow G9 PC brothers.. ..I'm still on Lupron, infact I get my 3 month shot next week and all them there blood tests too.. ..sexless & wild.....
..Glad to read of your success!!.....
..Jerry L, yes we do stick together no matter what, we have to. I'll be 44 yrs old this month on the 25th. I am still on Lupron since Aug 2013 and going for the 2 year mark and should break late this...
..I can imagine how you feel cause when I read your post my guts dropped. The gift that keeps on giving is classic. Blip, that would be great, and we all hope that's the case. I am with you in more...
..Bill, You have a right to choose any which way you choose. We as men have certain ideals and even when unpopular we must be true to ourselves. I respect you.. ..Appleseed.....
..142, keep fighting the good fight brother.....
..I agree that some of the low-grade cancer guys after so many years can actually say that they are cured. My father had prostate cancer 13 years ago at a Gleason 6. Even though he has residual PSA...
..Great thread.....
..Q, you have been in this for the long haul brother, much respect to you. I feel your concerns but I trust in that you will continue to slay the beast for many moons. Thank you for fighting so hard...
..I see and hear this point well, but I add that it is a double edged sword, a two sided street. Sex is like fire, a wonderful thing if respected and controlled. If left unguarded to have its way...
..Devasted1, what a great post filled with inspiration, hope and with a love for life. Thank you for mentioning our very special phone conversations over the last year or so. Having made a friend...
..Ziggy, This life can be or is a SOB, so much pain and suffering all around us. The trials and tribulations of this life make for a hard road. Yet though the road is tuff there is amazing beauty in...
. I pray for Paul's good health and strength for his recovery.. Appleseed, I have edited your post slightly to avoid a Rule 6 violation. Thanks in advance for your understanding. Jim...
..I hear that loud n clear my brother. I am often beside myself asking, who is this guy? My life has changed so much.....
..Roy, Blessings to you and your family at this time. We all share in this journey, in this battle with the beast. It weighs heavy at times but in our unfortunate connection with one another we find...
..Frustrating it can be slowly watching them numbers climb, but we have seen them level off for long amounts of time in different individuals. Stay positive stay alert, enjoy life brother.....
..Grandpaof4, looking good. Tennessee, have you ever been to Dolly World? I was thinking of taking the family, for some good old fashion middle American clean fun.....
..Yes, I am that young guy that was almost scared away from a recommended treatment because of fear that my penis would not recover from such harsh treatments. Well it has been 14 months since...
..I am Appleseed, we have similar pain. I wish you well.....
..Zufus, keep working hard in the yard, feels good don't it! :) I'm the type that really believes that hard work will set you free, it is a therapy of old times for old minds.. ..Glad your getting...
..Wish I was on a vacation but not yet. Been on HT for 10 months and have got 2 yrs to go as per 3 yrs total. This plan is pending no more bad news ofcourse.. Enjoy your time off HT and may you never...
..Nancy, you have been through so much, sorry for the loss of your loved one.. Many Blessings sent your way.. ....Appleseed.........
..Jligget69, hope your testosterone continues to get back to where it was pre HT. Nice to see those nasty side effects reverse themselves. May the PSA stay away.....
..I agree with all the above posts. It took a while for me to realize all the cramps, muscle pain and joint stiffness is from HT, thanks for sharing men. Once again I'm not the only one.....
..I am a part of this crew too. I have actually been chastised for my rants while some times hijacking posts with this subject, unintentionally of course, sorry guys :) This ed thing is a real mind...
..Sonny, glad you are seeing positive results. Stay well and Congratulations.. ....Strength & Honor.....Appleseed........
..Redwing, great news, stay positive, stay strong, enjoy what you can, give thanks brother.. .....Appleseed (Nick)...........