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TeamChris, Thoughts and prayers with you and your family. Keep up the fight. For some reading on how to push to the outer edge of the curve, Anti-Cancer by Dr. David Servan-Schereiber...
Dang, sorry to hear that went on so long! I agree with Cyclone that the docs are making sure you stay healthy and out of danger. The timing seems right for when your WBC count should drop and...
Hey mr bill!! Looks like we are on the same path at about the same time! I finished my first chemo infusion last week and this all still seems a bit surreal to me. But here we are. :) I'm on...
Hey Psych! Congrats on getting that part of your journey completed!! On to better things in life! Given your age and attitude, I'd say your gonna be dry pretty darn quick. Keep up on the Calis and...
Hey Steve- Looks like your on the same path I've been on. The tertiary patter 5 is more important than it seems. Bolo is right. I was a 3+4=7 after surgery, T3b, but my PSA came back less than 8 mo...
Dang Andrew! Sounds like it's time for a full tune-up! I've always appreciated your good spirits on life, so don't let this get you down. You'll get through it and be feeling better in no time. Keep...
Hey JrMiller- Sometimes just making a decision and moving forward can be very liberating. Looks like your taking the same route I did, although you're starting a bit younger. Very sorry to have you...
My biggest side effect has been the hot flashes. RP and SRT left me with ED, so not much working down below. HT makes it so I don't really care either. It takes some time to get confidence back...
Hey SPDRI- Yes, it's possible to lose weight while on ADT. My first go round on Lupron/Casodex I was able to drop from 210 to 190 over a period of 2 months. It did trip some alarms with my RO and...
Thanks for the supports and suggestions. Ya, I'm sure hauling and mixing all that concrete didn't help any. But it sure made for a nice gate! :) Scheduling my first shots for next week....
One of my Fav's: Of all the roads you take in life, make sure some of them are dirt....
Dang Greg! Looks like you chose the right place to have a heart attack! Sorry to hear it, but hope you are recovering well now! BTW, one of my friends is a very fit cyclist who also had a heart...
Gotta start off with my appreciation to the core group here who provide council to the masses. You are amazing. Got the results from my latest PSA and Bone Scans. PSA was a 70.0 and Bone Scans showed...
We all go thru low spots now and again. Just gotta keep your chin up and enjoy life!!...
Thanks to you all for the input and advice. I was hitting a low spot and needed to put my thoughts and plans in some form so I could think straight. It's easy for me to get stuck in a 'do nothing'...
Ok, given what your "doc" said about "partial prostate removal", I've never heard of that. Which leads me to question the advice. So, even more reason to back out of panic mode....
Well, It's always good to be concerned. However, I wouldn't go into "panic mode" at this point. Your result of 0.03 is still around what your previous results showed. They showed <0.10, which 0.03 is...
. . . . So that kinda sucks 'cause I do believe I've taken all the prudent steps. (Signature block below.) Actually that number is over a month old, and by using my handy/dandy spreadsheet I figure...
Hey Dodgey! It's always an interesting time between test, scans and gathering info. Hope your scans came back clear. Given what our comparative notes are here, and your recent PSA, I'd probably agree...
halber- Always good to understand the factors that influence ones choices. There are so many different options and the lens we look thru can be pretty darn foggy. I really wanted to do AS as long as...
Hey Big Mac- Ya, I can relate! Usually gotta get up and pee, then head to the couch for the rest of the night. Hope all is well- Hawk...
Sounds like you are doing well! Let us know how it turns out!...
Wish we could do more to relieve your suffering, you've been thru so much. Prayers abound for you and your wife....
Dodgey- Welcome and sorry to hear about your results! There's a great post on the "New to PC" thread with lots of good info you should peruse and some folks with lots of experience that will chime in...
Newtopc- I remember a call like that! From my URO telling me to call the RO and set up an appointment after the RALP failed. (I can remember a time when I didn't even know what all the acronyms...
Hey this is cool! A new club that I get to join! Very exclusive membership and no one really wants to be here. Sounds like a upper class place. :) Dang, that is a long list on the first page. How...
First Car - 1965 Studebaker Daytona ("The Stude") - Lot's of good memories Daily Driver: 2001 Nissan Xterra Favorite Car: 1999 BMW 540i (w/6 speed manual) - current highway cruiser My Baby - 2015 BMW...
Hey Mikeslady- Glad you found this forum and sorry you have to visit. Lot's of good advice and experience here. Right now you got some concerning news, but don't let it drive your crazy. You are...
Lisa- I don't have the words. You and your family will be in our prayers. Hawk...
Rowen- Glad that you are giving serious thought to AS. There's plenty of time to chose the timing of any treatment that may be necessary. Just keep the "Active" part of AS up. :) There's a lot of...
Chas- Isn't it amazing how the numbers can play with your mind and emotions?! Vent all you want, I think we all go thru that. Hope all is well in Oz- Hawk...
Welcome! Looks like some of us lurkers are jumping in. Looking forward to comparing notes with ya. I'm sure the other longtime members will be around to welcome you soon....
Hey Folks- Thanks for the thoughts and comments. I have a pretty good team of docs that I'm working with. The urologist that did the RALP is still on the case and watching, the radiation oncologist...
Todd- So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. Rob...
Hello - I'm a long time 'lurker' and just figured it'd be good to post and say "Hello"! You folks have been a world of help for me as I've bounced along this road. I appreciate all the info/help, and...