Michael_T, Good to see that your PSA is 0.03. That is great news. Yes, 9 years ago we were e-mailing from the east coast to the west coast helping each other with words of encouragement and it looks...
10 years ago my urologist and radiation oncologist gave me a life expectancy of 10 years. I made it and now have 4 grandkids to enjoy (ages 1 to 6) and retired at the beach! Life is great! I remember...
Sr Sailor, Dr White was my urologist and Dr Bridges was my RO. Dave...
It’s amazing how many people are not sure what function the prostate performs. Start with basic 101....
I wanted to update you all that after 7 plus years the beast is still under control. Spread some cheer to the new G9’s just starting their fight that there is hope down the road! Take care and lean...
Philmire, I was in the position where I had to do both RT's, brachytherapy and external beam radiation. The bottom line is that my RO said that it doesn't pay enough, therefore less trained drs for...
My radiation oncologist stated that as of today I have a 7% chance of recurrence and that would be in the form of bone cancer. If that were to occur my life expectancy would be 10 years. Not bad from...
Hi Michael, Glad you are doing well too! The data that TA posted is VERY positive for both of us! Take care, Dave...
Thanks TA for the updated info. I now know I made the right choice 4 1/2 years ago to have the "triple play" completed. /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Its been a long time since my last post, but I just wanted to say that HW gave me hope during my worst time of my life and I want to say thanks! I just became a grandpa two weeks ago and life is...
The survival rate refers to the percentage of patients who are alive at least X years after their cancer is diagnosed, but my cancer treatment lasted for 20 months. So does the calculation for the...
golf1967, Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer! Buy this book and start reading....
Joeyc0726, I see you are a new member. How are you doing? Dave...
I agree with Michael T. "you should consider Active Surveillance". Also, you should get another opinion before you move forward. Time is on your side. If you go ahead with surgery make sure the dr....
Hey Jim, I am doing the 5k in Baltimore on 9-14-14 along with my 3 daughters, son-in-law and wife. Have fun! Dave...
FYI http://zerocancer.org/challenge/run ...
I too am a G9 (4+5) going on 3 years this month (DX 8-11). With great doctors and a loving family I am going strong. Congrats devastated (keep on trucking)...
Mr. 296, Congrat's Todd! I only have 1,998 days left for retirement. Dave...
Mel, I gain 40 pounds in my 19 months. Still trying to get out of my BIG boy pants Dave...
Todd, Great post...........you are a fxxxing madman when it comes to your writing skills. Happy new and may 2014 be better than 2013! Dave...
I had a colonoscopy and a nodule was found in August 2010. At that time my PSA was 3.8. I also had my GP check but no nodule was found (I beleive the finger was not long enough). Any way a year later...
Jack, I would use all tools in the tool box and radiation is one of them. Dave...
Hi Redwing and fellow G9's, How did I find out: My doctor performed a colonoscopy August 2010 and two polyps were removed & a nodule on the prostate was found. A year later I had a biopsy...
Ed, Great pics and thanks for sharing. Dave...
Volv, Glad to hear that you got your smile back among other things! :) Dave...
My T level is 11 and I sleep like a baby. Of course I have to get up several times during the night for a pee break, but I fall right back to dream land....
I have been on Flomax for 1 1/2 years and have not had any side effects. ...
David, I was DX at age 58, but I guess I should have been DX at a much younger age maybe 53 to 55, but I had no side effects and my PSA was low so who knew! Dave...
Yes Sir on the full bladder and empty bowel. After the treatment I would RUN to the first empty bathroom. ...
Thank you all. Just got back from Texas Roadhouse.....good steak and beer! Dave...
I will be joining the 60 club on August 9th and on August 10th I will have my two year anniversary since my DX. Yes, that was a great birthday present two years ago. /community/emoticons/sad.gif It...
PSA 60, Please read these two studies. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19493260 http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/2013/02/13/18-months-of-adt-as-good-as-3-years-when-combined-with-radiation/ Dave...
Cancer equals cancer...end of story. I am sure my cancer started at a low G number and one day two years ago it was a G9. Dave...
Hi Michael, Glade to hear from you! No my "T" is 11 (added it to my sig.) and should be around 450-550 for my age. It will come back over time and only have positive effects on my body! Craig10,...
All, I have had extreme fatigue and am anemic. I have been taking B12 (5,0000 MCG'S per day) for the past 1 and 1/2 months both pill and liquid form. It is working!!! I am getting my strenght back...
Way to go! I hope we all can say that 4.5 years down that road! Dave /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
I had my colonoscopy last week and I had no polyps (good news), but what was even better news was my doctor could not find any damage from my radiation. I have had 169 Gy's of radiation from my two...
"It is normal and typical for testosterone levels to decrease in men as they grow older. After the age of forty, a decrease of approximately .3% annually is common. Testosterone levels between 250...
My last shot (3 month) was on 2-4-13 (after 19 months) and in June my "T" was 11 and both my red and white blood counts were below the normal range. My radiation has also impacted my blood count too....
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19493260 http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/2013/02/13/18-months-of-adt-as-good-as-3-years-when-combined-with-radiation/ Two studies. i STOPPED AFTER 19...
as a skins fan I enjoyed watching him play. G o Skins! Dave...
Buckeye, I stopped after 19 months and my RO and URO wanted me to stay on for 24 months. i am on vacation now but I will send you two studies that show 9 months and 18 months have the same outcome as...
Passages, Thanks, good to know, but I am going to try B-12 first. Carlos, Are you taking oral B-12 and if so how many mcg's per day. Thanks to you both, Dave...
Thanks Carlos, I just started the B-12 last week. Hope it works! Dave...
My red and white blood counts are below the normal range and I have extreme fatigue both due to my RT and HT treatments. Has anybody had a transfusion for fatigue and did it work? Dave...
dude1969, Go enjoy your life and leave HW behind. Your PC brother, Dave...
Wally1960, Great news about your PSA! My mom past 25 years ago to colon cancer....god bless our moms! Dave...
Todd, If you must go....ROCK ON DUDE. Dave...
David, Good luck and take care. Dave...
Foxrun, My URO and RO had me on Casodex the whole time to block the 5% of "T" that is made elsewhere in your body. Dave...