Thank you for the reply, I truly appreciated it. I started the Entresto this morning and so far all I've had was a minor throat irritation and slight cough. If it stays this way I can handle it....
Hello, I've been at Healing well since 2017 for cancer support and was recently diagnosed with Heart Failure and was Given Entresto and told to start taking it tomorrow morning. Is there anyone here...
Mattam, Thank you much appreciated. Jay...
CYCLONE, Thank you for your kind words and support. I am truly grateful for finding this support group all those years ago from others who went through before me. I will update as I go forward. Thank...
Hello, I want to thank everybody for your response. Just like many of you here this long process of radiation and biopsies has left me with 100% ERD and my very low T affects everything in my life....
Hello Everybody, Its been awhile since I've been here. I was treated for prostate cancer with 8 weeks of daily radiation back in early 2017. Four months after I was finished I had a PSA of 0.8 and...
Hello, I am type 2 Diabetic and I'm taking 1000mg of metformin twice a day and 10mg of jardiance once a day and my fasting glucose is still 180 in the mornings. its to high but i don't want to keep...
Hello Folks, Well its been awhile since I've been on here. Its been a year since I completed my 9 weeks of radiation treatment and my PSA test cameback last week at 0.8 so I'm happy with that. What...
Hello all, Its been awhile since I was here. After my 9 weeks of IMRT my PSA level was 10 which was down from 14.8 where I started IMRT. 3 months later my PSA was 4.7.. I only hope it continues to go...
Yes, That is exactly the issue as exercising is hard to do because I become winded and fatigued. That's why I am researching a way to make my heart pump more efficiently so I can exercise more. BUT...
Hello Folks, Well I've had a stress test and an echocardiagram and what I've been told is that ALL 4 of my heart chambers have increased in size since my last echo of 3 years ago. My Ejection...
Hello all, Well I can tell you that when I started my 9 week course of IMRT back in February my PSA was 14.8 and I completed my treatment on April 20th. I did my first post PSA test 6/2/2017 and it...
straydog, Thank you for the kind reply and info. So when your husband received the pacemaker I'm hoping it mad a huge difference in his life by returning some of his strength and being able to walk...
Hi Folks, 2017 is NOT shaping up to be a good year for me. I'm 55 was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January and underwent 42 treatments of IMRT radiation. I've also been dealing with a heart...
Susie, Thank you so much for all the information and sharing about your husband. This cardiologist is really good to me. He spends time and listens which helps me. My main issue is I've had high...
Hi Susie, They said I have shown both atrial flutter and Afib and they wanted to put me on •amiodarone but the side effects of that drug are very strange and can cause death so I said NO to that....
Thanks David.....
Hi JNF, Yes I've changed up my diet a little. My RO appointment is set for June 1st. That will be my first time seeing him since I finished treatment. Thanks Jay...
Hello Folks, I'm 55 and have been dealing with PVC's for years. But after foot surgery 3 years ago I had something different and they said it was Atrial Flutter with short episodes of Atrial Fib. The...
Hello Folks, Well its been 3 weeks since I completed my 42 treatments of IMRT and things like urgency seem to be recovering. What I have noticed in the past week is my midsection is tight and feels...
81GyGuy, Thanks for the encouraging words of hope. I don't know why the tech said that the way he did maybe he was having a bad day. I did what they told me with all the RT treatment so I guess all I...
Hi Folks, Well I have reached the end after tomorrow it will be 40 sessions completed. Here is what they said I received it says 1 pelvis 2400cGy for 15/15 and then 1 pelvis 5400cGy 25/25. Now I'm...
Thanks guys, Yes they said they did something called a Boost that started early last week where they tighten the beam to where the cancer is instead of around the area outside the prostate. I think I...
TA, Thank you for the info. I will do some exercise but your right as it feels like the last thing I want to do. Jay...
Hi folks, I'm approaching my 8th week of IMRT radiation and yes I am having side effects but manageable except ONE. In the past week I am really suffering from fatigue and not like I need a nap but...
Thanks Tim!...
Hi Timoz, Do these longterm side effects that you speak of below also include the 43 treatments with IRMT? just curious because I am in my 4th week of these treatments. "With both forms of hypofx...
Well I'm in my 3rd week of IMRT and have 6 weeks to go. The side effects I am experiencing is urgency with going to the bathroom and difficulty urinating. I was given a drug called ALFUZOSIN to help...
Hi Folks, I am well into my second week of IMRT radiation therapy and I've noticed its getting difficult to pee. I've suffered with a weak stream for years but this IMRT is having an effect on me and...
I'm just at the end of my first week with IMRT and 8 weeks to go. The only thing I've noticed so far is a little stomach queasiness after the treatment that lasts about an hour....
Well I finished my 3rd treatment of IMRT today and the only thing I've noticed is that about 2 hours after the treatment my stomach is a little queezy.. Nothing real bad and it goes away just hoping...
rcroller, Thanks for the heads up on the type of side effects you had with IMRT. Since this was my first day it gives me some hope that their minimal along the way. Thanks Jay...
Well I had 4 markers placed in my prostate and 3 dot tattoos to. I started my first IMRT treatment this morning and will do it 5 days a week for the next 9 weeks. Hoping it cures this cancer and I...
rcroller, Glad to hear the good results!. I started my very first IMRT treatment this morning and will do this 5 days a week for 9 weeks. Hoping it works with minimal side effects!.. Thanks Jay...
JNF, Your post was very encouraging for people who are getting ready to start IMRT like myself. I start 43 days on Monday morning. Like so many others I waited and made all my appointments for the...
I've been on the Beta blocker Zebeta for my heart and blood pressure for the past 5 years now. Don't know of any Beta blockers that help with cancer?...
I'm just starting my IMRT radiation treatments and HT has been mentioned but I don't want to go that way just yet. Can someone answer dose HT kill the cancer cells?? Not sure how it works.. Thanks Jay...
Thanks Redwing57!!...
I want to thank each of you for sharing as it truly makes a difference. I know there are several who are in my seat now that are getting ready to start their 45 days of IMRT like myself that don't...
Thank you John T. In the shop .... Do you glow?? lol I like your sense of humor :) Thanks Jay...
Thank you Michael I truly appreciate you sharing your situation with me. Have a great evening. Jay....
JNF, thank you so much for sharing that, I can't tell you how much that helps me control my anxiety. Jay...
As I draw closer to my starting date of 42 days of treatment with IMRT my mind is running wild about curing this dreadful disease. At the same time I'm worried about side affects during treatment BUT...
Paxton, I go for the fiducials at 8am on 2/9/2017 so send some jokes LOL I do have a hell of a sense of humor... I'm sure I'm going to need it through this entire process :) Jay...
Tall Allen, Great questioner you put together!!.. I will absolutely use it and reply to each question as my choice is 9 weeks IMRT that starts 2/27/2017. I will give an honest answer to each question...
Hello folks, I to would like to know the positives and negatives of the different radiation treatments to. I myself after speaking with 3 different doctors chose to start IMRT in two weeks for 40...
Redwing57, Thank you that's exactly what it is SpaceOAR hydrogel. He said it would give an extra layer of protection so I didn't give him any push back against it. By looking at your data it looks...
Paxton, Thanks for the info as mine will be (trans-perineal ) to. They said they were also injecting something at the same time that puts a little space between the prostate and the rectum, sorry I...
Thank you all for the kind reply's and the knowledge and support each one of you has given me, It is truly appreciated. SHEEPGUY, you ask me what I do for a living I work in a train yard and...
Hello all, Well my wife and I went to see the RO and after weighing my treatment options including having the prostate removed I decided to go with just the radiation IMRT for 42 days is what he...