Thanks for the kind words.....Funny how the treatments go....I know everyone is different, but for me....Surgery...piece of cake....Chemo...not too...
Hi All, This month is 2 years since my surgery. Had Chemo after that then radiation. The last thing was the Hormone therapy, which I had the final dose April 25. The HT has worn me down. Loss of...
Hey Larry, Agree with all of the above.....surgery is not the only option. If you decide to go ahead with it Dr Clayton Lau at City of Hope in Pasadena is the best choice. Look at all other options...
Happy New Year!!! 2 questions for the smart guys: I saw my MO a few weeks ago and he tells me the new protocol is 3 years on Zoladex. I have been on it about 18 months. SE not bad except weight gain...
Thanks Cyclone......Your kind words are always appreciated!!!...
Tomorrow is 1 year since surgery, feeling pretty good.....had Chemo and radiation too....I am having a PSA next week. Since I am on Lupron, shouldn't it be zero????? Age at detection 58 PSA at...
Thanks so much, Andrew and Cyclone have been there for me since the journey began. I can't thank you enough!!!! I hope I can do the same for the next guy walking our path....
Had RT #18 of 35 today......17 to go........ups and downs.....looking forward to having it in the rear view mirror....
Nice Andrew.........I wish it would go on vacation and never come back....
Hello Again, I started a course of 35 IGRT treatments Monday March 7....had 9 so far...... Today the clinic had an electrical failure so no treatment, next week, they are closed Thursday and Friday...
Sonny, Cyclone and Penn covered it. I finished the same course on Feb 8 and started IGRT yesterday. It isn't bad. I continued to work, travel and enjoy life. I found that chewing ice chips during...
Thanks for the info....I will come back for more info after I get rolling....
Hello, I will be starting 7 weeks of IGRT March 7 along with the continuation of my HT. Completed the 6 treatments of Chemo 2 weeks ago. Surgery was last June. I visited the RO and she laid out the...
Thank you Cyclone........Like everything in life, the anticipation of the Chemo was worse than the treatment. The HT is tough, loss of muscle mass and energy is difficult to overcome. I did not check...
Hello, Had my 6th and final chemotherapy last Monday and will start RT March 7. 35 txt over 7 weeks. The tips provided in this forum really helped. I hope to mitigate the side effects of the...
Thanks Guys, I really appreciate the guidance. Looking forward to 2016!!!!...
Happy Holidays!!! Had my 4th of 6 Treatments yesterday. Really looking forward to Feb 9....Last one.... All the things you guys with experience told me worked....Thanks for that..... Drink LOTS of...
First, Happy Holidays to all!!! I am 3 treatments in, 3 to go, next one on December 28. I used the knowledge gained in earlier posts to get through this, and wanted to post some of my observations...
In my case, I feel I was very lucky to have one of the top PC Docs in the country followed by one of the best Surgeons even if it was only for my peace of mind....
Good morning< Today is the 3rd of 6....halfway there. The advice given in this post was so helpful, especially the ice packs, and chewing ice chips during infusion. Also, load up on fluids......It...
Walking and lots of fluids helped me after surgery.....I think 3 days after surgery, then things returned to normal...
You have certainly helped this soul.....Thank you!!!...
Thanks again guys....Now 9 days after Round 1 I feel pretty good, bowel and sleep issues but no much more. You get used to the weird taste in your mouth. I will be more prepared for Round 2 a week...
Thanks Cyclone!!!...
After a week, feel ok. Kind of feel like a bad hangover.....Nothing tastes good and my appetite is not what is was, which is ok.....Been to the gym every day and that helps..Have not been sleeping...
I had my first treatment Tuesday. Felt pretty good, a bit tired the first day. Took it easy day 2, gym, lots of water and fresh juice, no real issues. Day 3 I felt great, like nothing happened,...
Thanks Cyclone.....Day three and I feel pretty good. I went for the buzz cut today......like boot camp 40 years ago...... I used Ice Mittens on the first treatment,,,,,do you think soaking your feet...
Thanks Celebrate... He tells me that it was a very aggressive tumor, and the newest thought is to start right away. I have complete confidence in him as he is one of the top PC experts in the US and...
Thanks again all.....I feel pretty good so far and will return to work tomorrow. I went to the gym today and drank lots of water and fresh vegetable juice. Can I expect the same after each treatment,...
Thanks very much.....I got home a few hours ago and feel pretty good....
Hello, Feeling a little nervous about the first of six Docetraxel days tomorrow. The unknown is always a worry. Been on the HT for about a month and not so bad so far. Wish me luck!!!...
Very nice Halbert. Reminded me how much I miss my Father!!! Thank you....
Hello, Started my HT 2 weeks ago. Hot flashes not too bad, but I am very tired. Going as hard as possible in the gym but a rest or short nap is needed in the afternoon. Chemo will begin 2 weeks from...
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Lisa.....what about being in the sun??? Was Frank any more sensitive than usual......I love watersports...
yes Mel I do....... Since this is my first time with the chemo, it is impossible to know how I can react but I am trying to keep the life as normal as possible. I have also been reading that sun is...
Thanks...I want to get away if I feel up to it and enjoy some relaxing family time....
I am starting my Chemo...Docetraxel in a few weeks and we have a vacation planned during that time, after the 4th infusion. I have talked to friends who have worked all through the therapy and I am...
Congrats....I hope to join that club someday!!!!!...
Has anyone been on Jevtana? I was told that the side effects are less than Docetaxel but haven't heard of anyone that has been on that course. I am getting my first Lupron injection tomorrow and will...
How is you energy level for exercise? I am having my first Lupron shot tomorrow....
Thanks guys.....appreciate the help. Age at detection 58 PSA at detection 9 Biopsy 3/2015, 4 of 10 cores positive, Gleason: 3+4 Bone scan negative, DaVinci 6/26/15 Pathology: 41.5 g, %involved by...
Thanks.... I finally got my head around accepting RT and then got this news. I really respect my Dr, he is a top guy in our Cancer but this just seemed to be overly aggressive. I became so upset, I...
Allen, The MO was my main Dr. He sent me to the RO last month and we made the plan for January...6 months post op to allow healing. Yesteday, the MO had a different idea, so I am really concerned....
Hello, After my last Onc visit 6 weeks ago, I was prepared for RT starting in Mid January. Yesterday he suggested start Lupron now and 6 courses of Chemo at 3 week intervals. This is not at all what...
Hi, I have been working outside the country for many years, but will return soon. I learned that I would qualify for special enrollment since I am returning. I heard you can get insured even with the...
I remember before surgery Dr said, abstain from sex 3 days before PSA test. Once the prostate is removed, does that matter. or must you abstain for a period of time?...
Try Gold Bond powder..............
This was a great post because it raises interesting questions........This forum has become a comfort zone for me because almost everyone here knows more than me about the topic. I am trying not to...
Thanks..... What about cardio exercise.....did you feel a difference? Age at detection 58 PSA at detection 9 Biopsy 3/2015, 4 of 10 cores positive, Gleason: 3+4 Bone scan negative, DaVinci 6/26/15...