Hello All, I haven't been around for awhile and am glad that this thread is still going. My husband is in his 7th week of radiation now. He had surgery July 26 (G9 with 1 lymph node) and began ADT in...
From Redwing: Yep, this is a fairly common side-effect. "Emotional lability", doctor words for it. After 3 years on ADT, I began to understand why women like to watch some of the movies they do...
Hi Jim, I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and what your family is going through. Your wife has been through a lot and it's understandable that she is so scared. My husband has G9 PCa and we...
Nytngale, My husband's situation is similar to yours. He was diagnosed May 15 and had surgery July 26. He had a positive lymph node and the surgeon said he went wide in the margins--I don't think any...
Prato--I'm glad your first treatment went well! I want to wish you well. My husband is about 12 days into his first Firmagon shots (2 of them) but has not had any "personal summers" yet. I, however,...
Hi Todd--thank you for the thoughtful reply! You have both been through a lot and it's inspiring! Your wife sounds pretty amazing and you both went through a lot early in your relationship. I'm glad...
Naples--thank you for the details and sharing your story! My husband and I met with his RO yesterday at The Urology Center of Colorado. He and the surgeon have recommended 18 mos- 2 years of Firmagon...
John-my husband had surgery July 26 And is gradually improving. He was pretty frustrated at first but walking and light activities have helped! Please be kind and patient with yourself:) He is...
Thanks again, everyone. I appreciate the suggestions and will look at the letters you mentioned, Cyclone. Today is his birthday and anniversary of our first date. I'm taking him to a nice restaurant...
Thank you all for the support! I think I needed to vent and get some perspective on things. Thank you for sharing those comments, Dennis. Beautifully written and Incredibly important! My husband...
Pratoman--what you said is really helpful :) And my therapy hat is definitely NOT on these days when it comes to my own stuff around my hubby's health. I have tended to be negative lately so that's...
I have posted a little lately on the SRT/ADT thread and found all of you a few months ago when my husband was diagnosed. I/we are still fairly new here and to PCa. He got through surgery on July 26...
Skypilot and Progressing--this thread is VERY helpful! Thank you for your replies. My husband had his first Firmagon shots yesterday and didn't flinch. I'm not sure what I expected but he barely...
Hello all, I first posted in Late July and received a lot of support for me and my husband and a lot of suggestions and information. He got through the surgery and catheter pretty well and is going...
Thanks again for all of the suggestions! Steve is doing really well. He looks great. Not tired in appearance and he is walking well. His surgeon said his lymph nodes looked good and he didn't see...
I'm sorry it took me some time to respond to all of your comments and suggestions. I appreciate that you all have our best interest in mind! I have done quite a bit of reading and researching and...
Hello, I have been reading the boards since my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the end of May. He is 54, African American, and his older brother had it a few years ago. His Gleason...