Had my first simulation and now have 3 marks on my body to start radiation. I start in earnest Wednesday and will be in a 9 week, 5 day a week schedule. Here we go!!! Bud P.S. "March Madness"!!!...
Praying for you Mel.....Hang in there!!! Bud...
Update: Two visits to Vanderbilt and have made my decision. The Vanderbilt team is amazing and much better organized than any of my local facilities. Lesson learned: Seek second opinions when in...
That's what confused me when my Oncologist here wanted to start it immediately without any explanation. I know there are situations where it is most likely necessary but with my profile I see no need...
Here is a great article on Neoadjuvant Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Prostate Cancer: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/455994-overview My wife has really gotten on board with research with...
TA: It appears that long term studies are getting more and more irrelevant due to technology improvements. Prostate cancer (unless aggressive) is hard to study and probably harder to put...
When I talked to my Oncologist he stated that the difference in success rate between having EBR w/w/out ADT was 95% with and 85% without. He said if I was willing to take the 10% difference risk it...
Thanks TA....good reading material!...
Has anyone else read about the link between ADT and Alzheimer's?...
Good luck happens when preparedness meets opportunity. Bret Harte...
Manfred: Looks like I'm not a candidate for surgery due to my PAD and risk of blood clots. I will probably opt for AS or Radiation. I'm going for a true 2nd opinion. I'm hearing more and more good...
Roger that Tall Allen....I have my list ready for them in Nashville! I also know about UAB. Nashville is just a little closer and seem to have all the latest stuff and some pretty good Physicians....
Bohemond: I am aware of the VA disability and am in the process of applying. Yes, I was on the ground for a year in 70-71. All concerned: Thanks for the support. It helps in shoring up the decision...
Headed to Vanderbilt tomorrow for a second opinion. Why? When I went to the local Oncologist and started asking questions like "How many procedures do you do a year?" he sat back in his chair and...
Thanks JNF. Will be talking to you!...
I appreciate all the input! This is a great site with "level heads" and that is just what someone like me needs. I am well aware that there is a such thing as "over treatment". I'm learning a lot...
I'm kinda in the same boat. Just now diagnosed just exploring options prior to making a decision. This is a great forum and I appreciate any input. When I asked my oncologist how many procedures he...
New to the forum and monitoring this thread. Haven't started the process yet but will soon! :confused:...