Hi Mary, Thank you very much for your response. Please do keep me in the loop. Please say hello to Dan. Kind Regards, Rick. PS I do hope these replies make it back to you. :blush:...
Thanks George. Unfortunately the lastest pet scan revealed 50+ micro Foch. So. options are running a little lean. Best tot you, Rick...
Wings of Eagles, My PSA at DX was 37. I have an unusual case that does not require a high PSA to be a threat. Rick...
Hi Wings of Eagles, Thank you for your reply. I always appreciate a reply. It reminds me that there are people out there willing to be be of support, and that i am that person for someone else. I'm...
Thank you for your reply Tall. What are you thoughts about S SPHERES Tall? Does the the proceedure usually work for prostate cancer too because a blast of short wave radiation just makes the cancer...
Back with more questions. Please share what you may know about demolishing liver lesions and any really good Dr.'s that work with these issues. I live in Southern California. I went in for an f-18...
Oh no, When I read this I immediately welled up. This is just not right. I have not had my emotions come on that strong so fast for someone's plight in a long time. My thoughts are with you Mel....
Brayan, Sorry to hear this news. Peace to you. Rick...
As always, Thank you Allen. Rick...
Hi, Well, my PSA is on the rise again and along with it pain. The F-18 Pet Scan revealed some new mets to my second right anterior Rib as well as my right 8th posterior rib. Those areas coincide with...
This is a difficult situation and I'm very sorry you have to go through all the unknowns of this disease once again. Your father's decision to go with the chemo has many benefits as The Tall One has...
If you ever get to the point where you are taking ADT and Xgeva you will want your dentist to know about your PCa treatment. These medicines may cause necrosis of the jaw. This is especially true in...
Ran across this article for the second time and thought there may be some interest. Go to [CancerCommons.org] I guess this is somewhat old news, however there are some on the board who feel they are...
Dear Team Chris, I'm so sorry this disease has been so aggressive toward your husband. When I think of all my wife has endured I can literally feel your pain. You are in our prayers. Just FYI I had a...
Dear 4myhubby, I am sorry you have to be here. My wife is in a similar situation with me. It can be agonizing in the beginning. My hope is you find peace especially since you are at a highly...
Halbert, Thank you for your input....
Sr Salior, Here's a very promising article from 2015. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/304043.php Rick...
Hello Brothers, Anyone here know anything about in-situ gene therapy (Suicide Gene Therapy and where research is at with trials. Not much news on this. A link to a promising therapy: Copy link a...
Hi Gunner, Gosh, I hope you knock that beast out. FYI we're all different, as you know, however I found the Jevtana and Carboplatin a walk in the park compared to Taxotere. My brother took Etopisde...
Hello Hope, Hang in there. The initial dx is devestating because if you do not have any knowledge about the disease and the steps you can take to treat G9 prostate cancer ones imagination can get...
Houseboy, I am sorry to hear that Caba stopped working for you. Enzaludimide was not on your signature. Even though there can be cross resistance to Aberiterone it may be worth trying. I think the...
Wonderful news and right at Thanksgiving. Now that's something to celebrate! I do hope that is the end of the beast in your life. Best of everything to you, Rick...
There is a program, if I recall correctly, called V.A. Choice. If you live more than 20 miles from a V.A. hospital you can be approved to see a doctor of your choice for your condition, and if it is...
FINALLY, someone got a straight answer! Congrats!!...
Lipitor gave me GI problems. Switched to Crestor 40mg and Cholestrol dropped quickly, however triglycerides were very high. A diet was in order. Oatmeal for breakfast with various berries, A light...
T-Allen, Thank you for the heads up. Your advice is greatly appreciated. Best of luck and clarity of thought. Rick...
Mel, Medicare will take care of the bill for you. Rick...
Hello Beth, Sorry my message was not clear on the Mets locations. There is only one met in the liver. Action will be taken on that met in November. Not sure whether it will be radiation or direct...
Bohemond, A lot of very accurate and good information from Vietnam Veterans here. My tour was in 69 and 70, boots on the ground. My diagnosis was 01//17 /13. I was DX with stage four and submitted a...
Hi All, As you may know My MRI results last week showed the lesion in my liver dissolved by 50%. From about 2cm to about 1cm. The F-18 NaFl bone scan IMPRESSION: 1. Re-demonstration of many of the...
Dang JR, We know each other. You probably know that already. Sorry to hear about this lastest misery bro. You gotta get this stuff behind you. I think you fought as hard as anyone putting the...
My Prayers are with you. Very sorry for your lose. Rick...
Hi Don, Hey, Almost said Hi Don twice. Chemo fog brother. it's so good to hear your journey and that things are improving for you. I know what you mean about researching. My avid researching has...
Rockyfords, Thanks for the update on your treatment. Major victory is declared for you, that lifts my spirits too. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your victory is our victory. Especially...
Hey Idguy, That's awesome news!! I'm really happy for you and your wife. I guess I'll go for it with Zytiga too soon. Great news! Rick...
Mel, I'm sorry to hear about your friend Milt. This news is difficult for you. I pray you have peace of mind soon. Rick...
Chask, Sorry to hear your PSA has risen in such a way as to alarm you. I do know how uncomfortable that feeling is to us. This is a good time to trust your gut. Even though our situations are quite...
Thank you Chask and ISU. :smile:...
Did a MRI this morning the results: LIVER: The known segment 7 peripherally enhancing metastatic lesion has decreased in size relative to the prior study and now measures 12 x 11 mm, previously...
Hi Zzarth, I've had plenty of scans since I have met's to the bones. And I cannot remember any of them below the knees. I think CaliJR has summed it up very well. Take care, Rick...
Hi Quincy, I doubt that I have anything new to add to your knowledge. What kind of a bone scan did you have? Did you have an MRI of you liver? I'm not trying to push the panic button, however I had...
Apalutamide is new information for me. And, Hyper-testostorone therapy shocked me....as in who would have ever thought they could raise the dead. At present I'm on the esterdiol patch for hot flashes...
From what I understand if one has an ARV-7 ligand variant then Enzaludamide or Aberiterone/prednisone will be fairly ineffective. I have never been tested for this variant. My results were very good...
The most "Interesting Man in the World" sayings crack me up. "His charm is so contagious, vaccines have been created for it,” one said. “If he were to pat you on the back, you would list it on your...
As my tag says: We sure can cure mice!...
BillyBob, Thank you for this most fascinating post. Now you did it....my curiosity has taken me hostage. So many times we are told to watch our diet with nothing motivating to back that request. This...
At this time my 5th infusion of Jevtana and Carboplatin seem to be succeeding in knocking the beast down. My PSA was 0.79 and rising from undetectable in June of 2015. The way I recall is the doc I...
Teton, Welcome... (that just doesn't sound right). Glad that you found this forum. There are so many knowledgable survivors and advisors on this forum for you. Here you will get the support you...
Interesting discussion, and some very well thought out replies. RandyJoe makes a real strong argument. My guess is the medical and pharmacutical interests would have to make a very gradual shift in...