Thanks for your comments. I'll be talking with my radiation oncologist soon....
I haven't posted for quite a while as things have gone well considering original dx of Gleason 10. After lupron and radiation my PSA was undetectable for over 3 years. Went off Lupron after being...
Since my dx in January 17 I've done a fair amount of reading. There is information that indicates that diet changes can help. Here's some books that talk about cancer and diet: The Anti-Cancer Diet...
I've read some books about cancer and diet. Anti-Cancer a New Way of Life and The Anti-cancer Diet have lots of advice. The Anti-cancer Diet book which I'm reading now says sweet potatoes are good....
My radiation oncologist gave me copies of two very recent articles. He suggests that with my dx I should consider adding abiraterone plus prednisone to my Lupron shots after I finish radiation (June...
Thanks for the information. Wasn't aware that it would take a while for the radiation to have affect. Oncologist left me with the impression that I would be on hormone therapy for quite a while....
Got my latest PSA result last week: <.06, undetectable. I know it's good news, but I wonder just how good. Asked my radiation oncologist about it and he said it means we're ablating the cancer cells...
This research could provide hope to many pca individuals. http://www.coloradocancerblogs.org/breakthrough-study-stops-fat-eating-prostate-cancer-cells/...
Thanks for the helpful responses. Tall Allen - I'll ask the doc....
They didn't mention anything about carbonated beverages or fiber. I'll ask about that tomorrow. Thanks for the information....
Two weeks ago I had my second CT scan, my monthly PSA check, and visits with my oncologist and radiation oncologist. Doctors seemed surprised and positive about my results - psa drop from 28 to .12...
Great to hear good news. Art...
Thanks for the information and doctor recommendations. Unfortunately, seeing doctors at the University of Colorado is very difficult because of Kaiser Permanente insurance. Probably will end up self...
Just joined HealingWell. Been reading the posts on prostate cancer and find the experiences of others helpful. I am wondering if someone has a situation similar to mine - prostate cancer dx after...