This is the clinical trial that was suggested. http://www.uwhealth.org/onlineservices/cancertrials/search?protocolSummary=&no=UW15014&protocol=...
Thanks for the replies everyone! I was waiting to reply after my appointment. My lupron brain said Tuesday, but the appointment was supposed to be this afternoon. My rad onc called early this...
On Tuesday, I go to get my tattoos for radiation. 28 sessions to my prostate and pelvic lymph nodes. I was told radiation was most likely out since diagnosis. So we have been discussing it for the...
Hi Fairwind, JNF, compiler, fly with me and Tall Allen! Thanks for all of the comments and information! I met with my medical oncologist on Friday. We discussed options and I go back in 6 weeks to do...
My psa has been undetectable since August of 2014. In March it went to .297 and today it is .656. I still haven't had Taxotere, Xtandi or Zytiga. I would like to try Provenge if insurance will go for...
Great News Redwing!!...
Pre appointment blood work for tomorrow. PSA has been less than .100 from about August 2014. PSA today is .297 I guess we will see what the Doc says tomorrow. Eeehah!...
I've been on casodex for about 17 months. I'm not a fan of the adt side effects..but it is is working so I'm a happy camper!...
Hi Geop! My stats are somewhat similar to yours. The lupron and casodex have worked great for me thus far. If I had a larger volume of Mets, I would have started taxotere right away as well. The ht...
Thanks for sharing! Sounds like you are handling it very well. Having your son in the same building is a definite plus. Hopefully you will feel more comfortable and maybe even be able to take a nap...
Sonny3- Thanks and I hope you are recovering quickly and painlessly from your recent surgery. Have a great time in New York! Tigerfan-Thanks and the flyboy refers to my time in the USAF. Just a lowly...
Hi Everyone! I have been mainly lurking for the last couple of months. Enjoying the nice summer weather. I am very thankful to have this forum. Thanks for all of the knowledge and encouragement that...
Congrats Todd! Always ready to hear great news!...
Todd, I really enjoy your blog. It gets me pondering and my mind to wondering. It's comforting to know that we aren't the only ones thinking and feeling the way we do. So for that, I thank you. I had...
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Please take care of yourself....
I started arm 2 of the s1216 clinical trial in June. This is the lupron/casodex side. I had my first 3 month shot of lupron and started casodex on June 6th. The last psa I had was 205. My one month...
I used to look like a knuckle dragger. Now it's more like a belly dragger. Thanks for the link Viperguy!...
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing I have to say will bring you the comfort I wish it would. Please know that I am praying and thinking of you and your family....
Great news and continued success to you!...
Hi Everyone Eaglekeeper...I was a 304X4-Ground Radio Communications Tech. I went to tech school at Biloxi, MS. I was stationed at McClellan AFB, CA. Koon- Ni Range, South Korea and Castle AFB, CA....
Ok...only spots on bones were the ribs. Medical oncologist isn't sure that the cancer has spread. The bone scan and new chest ct looks like trauma and they are discussing a biopsy. The pelvic lymph...
Hi All, Lupron Jim, I wish I was in Florida at times. Especially after this winter. I am from the frozen tundra of Wisconsin. Southern Wisconsin and still waiting on spring. Well today went pretty...
Thanks for the welcome and the replies. I served 8 years in the USAF enlisted. I'm trying to stay as positive as possible...kind of a roller coaster at times. And though I would never wish this on...
Hi Guys and Gals! I am a 51 yr old male. yearly physical-1st psa test was 194. Dre and another PSA 3 days later...PSA=205. Biopsy resulted in 4+3, 4+4 and 4+5, 70 to 90% cancer in all 12 samples. Had...