God bless Chris and all his family. In Jesus name I pray. Amen....
Simply AWESOME. Congrat's....
Hi RobLee, Let me clarify my previous post regarding "specialist" in Memphis area for PCa. We do have an very good cancer clinic, West Cancer Clinic, but all the Doctors except three are listed as...
Hi Snowcake, 1st, I am not a Dr. of course and my situation is very similar to yours expect when they started me on Lupron, they have never taken me off. Then I found out about my bone mets after...
Hello WaterUnderTheBridge Thanks for sharing your experience as it may help someone else that is considering Provenge. I certainly recommend the therapy to any "brother" that fits the criteria to...
Jack, I am certainly no expert, just another "brother" like yourself fighting this dreaded disease. I can relate to being depressed and fighting PCa at the same time. I thought more than once, I've...
Not a bad thread Thomasjohn and it does pose a interesting question. Gosh, I have lived in so many cities before retiring from retail. I presently live in the Memphis area which is o.k in many...
Thank you RobLee, Bobby Mac, Thomasjohn and InTheShop. Your comments and support always makes for a brighter day. Oh yea...RobLee, I have done the same thing as you on two different boards. LOL It's...
Thought I would post this information to help someone who is considering the Provenge therapy. I began my process on Monday April 10th with infusions of my cells on Thursdays of each week. April 27th...
Howard, The only side effect of the Provenge is you are a bit tired the day they collect the white cells and the day you get your infusion. The day after the infusion, I seem to be full of energy and...
Hi Howard, I just finished my 2nd week of Provenge. They collect my cells on Mondays and I get the infusion on Thursday's. I only have one more week to go since I had a temporary port put in. The...
Dear Bird8, I read your post and it reminded me so much of my experience when I first found out I had PCa and even more so in Feb. 2017 that it had become metastatic prostate cancer. I am so sorry...
Hi Annie88, I just finished my 1st week of Provenge and felt fortunate that I was approved for the therapy. The questions you have asked are not one's that I can answer. I wish I could. Since you are...
Hi Thomasjohn, I really appreciate your post. Tomorrow will be my 1st infusion and I can't wait to get it going. Nothing has been done since they discovered the bone mets in early March so of course...
Thanks Todd, I appreciate you taking the time to post. I have read your blog, which I follow, and your google+ pages. Lots of respect due you for sharing with others and being a spokesman for...
Hello WaterUnderTheBridge, I appreciate you commenting on this for me. My veins weren't able to handle it so they put in a "temporary port". I had my 1st removal of white cells yesterday and get my...
Hi RobLee, The problem I have had with Prolia has been all dental. After receiving the shot I began to have pain and discomfort in my gums. It wasn't a constant discomfort and would move around....
Hey Thomasjohn, To answer your question on the Provenge, they said my veins weren't strong enough so they pout in a port. I guess I could say I have been fortunate not to break any bones. I still...
Hey Minn17 & Thomasjohn: I have been on Lupron since late summer of 2015. Regarding effectiveness, something went hay-wired with my situation 1st week of March this year. PSA numbers shot up and then...
I recently had a visit with my Internist. They did a blood workup at which time they also discovered my PSA had went up along with other issues. (see my stats). Has anyone experienced this? They...
Hello Thomasjohn: I just wanted to say your comments are on target. I still fight with my diet each and every day even though I know I shouldn't eat this or that. I need to use more self control and...
Hi Bobby Mac, Thanks for sharing. I found this interesting and educational, especially since I am going to receive Provenge starting April 10th. I have only seen segment 1 but will surely watch the...
My personal "Thanks" to Wings of Eagles, TonyInVirginia Beach and Pratoman and to all those that participate in this meeting place. Your words of encouragement is a powerful therapy for all of us...
Just a quick update. I was approved for the Provenge therapy which I will start in a couple of weeks. It appears my veins can't support the procedure so they must connect a apheresis catheter in my...
Thanks Thomasjohn, All the information I can obtain is very helpful as you know and I appreciate you taking the time to get back to me. I have a better idea of what to expect. Like yourself, my...
Thanks Faustmann, My Urologist is trying to get me approved for Provenge since my PC has become metastatic. His plan of action is to start with Provenge 1st and add others as we go. Best of Luck and...
Hi, My name is Lee and I am a newcomer. I am trying to find those that have taken Provenge and their thoughts. Pro's & Con's. Thanks..Lee...