I had 7 removed. Three on the right and four on the left. All were negative. I'm pretty sure as a result I have lymphedema in my right leg....
Great news!...
So glad you are at peace with this and hospice is there for you. God bless you and your loved ones. BTW rockyford cantaloupes are the best....
That's a lot of men in this group. It wasn't until I was nearly done with SRT that my RO showed me the pathology report. I didn't even know there was one until I started reading posts on HW....
I picked other because what bothers me now today is the lymph edema in my right leg from the surgery. It doesn't hurt but it just looks bad. Every time I look down I see this bloated looking ankle...
CJS10, I've had 2 six month shots and don't plan to get a third. My URO advised against it but he gets $4k a shot so there may be some incentive there to push shots. I had the whole trifecta done...
My biggest SE was a sick stomach for the first 26 weeks. When they moved the radiation to a different area it went away....
They may have worked better before everyone had a remote to either immediately mute or change the channel. I usually change the channel when the lung cancer ones come on....
I'm going on Medicare next year. I didn't realize it was going to be so confusing. Sounds like a Medicare agent is the only way to go. I'll be transitioning from Colorado's version of Obamacare to...
I'm retiring here in a couple of months after 42 years on the job. When my wife and I came back from the financial guy last week I told her it's pretty sobering to see the "rest" of your life on a...
I had a bladder dilation done. I was about 3 months out from my last radiation treatment and started having difficulty emptying my bladder. The procedure was done under anesthesia and I had to use a...
No story here, I couldn't think of anything so I used my pre-surgery PSA number, P34....
Thanks Redwing57, I recognized myself in that article. I'm about a 1/3 of the way through my 2nd six month Lupron shot. I'm hoping what side effects I'm experiencing go away once this wears off. I...
Thanks for the updated link Subdenis. I wonder if this guy went through any ADT. If the cancer don't get you then the treatment will is how I feel most days. Being diagnosed with cancer made me...
There really is no place like home. Take care and rest....
Congratulations Motown. That last treatment can be very emotional. It's going to take a little while to realize you don't have anymore appointments....
I had a 73% 10 year survival and 46% 15 year survival with conservative treatment. It went to 82% and 61% with radical treatment. My RO said I had an 85% survival rate when I was done with radiation....
I'm about a third of the way through my second 6 month lupron shot and I have decided this will be the last one for now. Hopefully there won't be a need for more....
Paul, I went through everything, RP, SRT and ADT last year. I finished radiation in October 2018 and my first PSA after it came back undetectable. I just got my second Lupron shot in January but so...
Well I went out and bought some powdered turkey tail. I've tried it a few times and I am definitely allergic to it so I'll never know if it works or not....
Yes, JNF, flare was the word I was looking for. Sounds like I'm all flared out for now.... Thanks everyone....
I haven't been able to find an answer to this question. Does anyone know if there is a testosterone bounce on second or third shots? I just had my second shot a couple weeks ago and was just curious....
I'm getting layed off the end of June after 42 years so my plan was to retire then but the cost of private health insurance is going to force me into working another year or two. I'll be able to sign...
Pratoman, I've not lost any weight while on ADT. In fact, my weight has not fluctuated at all like it used to. I have increased my physical activity as well to counter muscle loss with no noticeable...
Congratulations Ricky, thats great news....
I'm late to the conversation here but I have a question about the supplement plan G. It's my understanding that even though I am employed and have medical benefits I still have to sign up for...
Micah, great news and thanks for the encouragement....
I have not noticed any "additional " or worsening joint pain during my adt. Technically today is the end of my first and only shot so far....
We could probably argue this indefinitely but I believe it's a case of the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Women have been advocating and publicizing their plight for years. Men have for the most part...
I had a queasy stomach for the first 26 visits. When they moved the radiation to the prostate bed the sickness went away. The first week I some loose bowel problems but that went away pretty quick....
I had my first test at 6 weeks. This is what my URO recommended. It came back at .1 from 34 pre RP. My second test was at the 3 month mark and was at .2 In my case I started adt and rt just that much...
I've tried replying twice and it's not showing up so hopefully there won't be duplicate replies later. Of course you all are correct. I think once again I had convinced myself it's just PCa. I will...
My RO said he didn't think it would make much difference. I'll see the URO next Tuesday. He was pushing for 18 months originally so he will most likely tell me at least one more. I'm just curious to...
I got my results from my first PSA test after the SRT. It came back as less than .1 which the RO considered undetectable. I finished SRT 85 days ago but I still have some Lupron in my system. Because...
Merry Christmas everyone. Thanks to all who have supported me. It was this time last year I was diagnosed. I feel very grateful to have made it this far and in fairly good shape. I go tomorrow to get...
F8, I've never heard grinch slap before. It brings up a funny image....
I've had the same thoughts as JGB. I have my first post SRT PSA test on the 26th and I'm at the tail end of my one and only Lupron shot taken in July. I asked my RO about continuing and he said he...
Just a quick update. The URO wants another cystoscopy in 30 days but I gotta say I haven't peed like this since I was 18. :)...
I had the procedure done today. It does hurt afterwards and I wasn't expecting to come home with a catheter for 3 days. The uro said there is more scarring than he originally thought. Due to the...
I'm not sure what the study is saying. Are men in the vhr group more likely to have a worse outcome after treatment? Are they recommending the vhr group forgo treatment?...
Went to the URO today and he ran a camera up my penis, yippie. He let me watch and we both saw significant scar tissue. He said he usually can push the camera through but the opening was so small it...
I'll try the timer, hopefully I won't get my phone wet :)...
Thanks for the info Jasper. I hope your healing is quick and permanent. I'll let you know here in a week or so how mine goes. I noticed I'm scheduled for a 30 minute visit so they will probably take...
Amen everyone. There is a lot to be thankful for. It was a year ago I got my dx and I'm thankful I acted on it. Based on my pathology report, which I just saw, I don't think I could've put it off any...
Mike, what a great testament to living your life and not giving in to worry and fear. I'm not in a hurry but I look forward to hearing your 10 year update. Congratulations!...
Thanks guys. It was my RO that said it could be stricture and he referred me to the URO. He never said anything about it being a rt se. After looking at my appointment it says I'm booked for a...
Well, I go in Dec. 4th so I'll let everyone know what's involved....
So sorry to hear this. I'm not much for comforting words except I'll being praying for you....
Even regular screening doesn't help when men like me ignore the results because its a well known fact it's only prostate cancer, no need to do anything....