I am not due for blood work until the end of May, so I should be OK. I have talked to a friend up north and the start of his radiation treatment was delayed for 2 months. He also said his wife was...
Hi Halbert, sorry to see that post. As others have said, he is fortunate to have you to guide him on this possible journey. His age, numbers and rise are very similar to mine. I will be thinking of...
I had 8 lymph nodes removed - all negative. G7 before surgery, upgraded to G9, PT3A after surgery....
Thank You Jeff for those great thoughts. My wife and I will certainly be looking at some of the things you mentioned. And Thank you for being with 142 in his time of need. As you know I only met him...
Hi BigCat, Sorry you had to join our group. Have you looked into Highland Hospital in Rochester? The staff in the RO Department is excellent, and I can't say enough about my care. I am not sure what...
I met 142 in Rochester last year. His enthusiasm for the cigars and scotch was great to see, even knowing his diagnosis and journey. May God bless him and keep him comfortable....
Hi MichiganMan, Welcome to this group from a fellow G9!...
I recently had my 1 year post SRT visit with my RO, and my results continue to look good. T Level has risen to 482 and my PSA is <0.02! One surprise was my RO wanted to do a DRE to make sure there...
Hi Nepol, I may have been the one who posted about drinking soy milk while I was on Lupron. I used to drink three 8 ounce glasses of vanilla or chocolate soy milk per day. I do believe it reduced the...
Jaymot, I was also on 7 month ADT with SRT in between. I had no restrictions from my RO with regards to diet and exercise. I did give up coffee before my treatments each morning as it was easier on...
Hi Jaymot, As you can see I was also a T3A and I am almost 1 year out with <0.02 PSA results. If you haven't had your Testosterone level checked, you may want to see if you can get that value before...
Thanks for the update AJMAN. Our pathology and treatment are similar, and I will echo other comments that the radiation should be pretty routine after the 1st week or so. I had a 10 AM appointment...
Sorry to hear the news Prato. I have not experienced any hot flashes in quite some time. I will be posting an update next week after I see my Uro. Anyway - enjoy the cruise!...
Great news - congratulations!...
I took Casodex for 1 month, then had a 1 month Lupron shot. I started SRT just 1 month after the first Lupron. After my first radiation session, I was given a 3 month Lupron shot. Good luck with your...
Great news Mumbo! It sounds very much like my recovery. Now enjoy the summer!...
Thanks Prato for that great link! I think every RO should distribute that article to their patients when they start ADT. I remember well the conversation you and I had this winter about the same...
Hi Mentor, I was on Lupron for 7 months and fortunately for me I had a pretty easy time of it. Hot flashes were my biggest problem, especially at night when I was sleeping. I agree with the others...
Hi RobLee Sorry to hear you are still suffering from the hot flashes. I know I will probably sound like a broken record, but soy milk really helped me. I drank 3 or 4 glasses a day, alternating...
Great news Motown! Now you just need some time to get back to normal. We had similar pathology, and I also was on Lupron for 6 months, with SRT. My T level was 258 just about 3 months after my last...
Great news Randy!...
I got the results for my first post treatment blood work this morning. As a reminder, I finished SRT about 6 months ago, and I am 3 months since my last Lupron shot "ran out". The results are: PSA -...
CONGRATULATIONS Pratoman! As the grandfather of a 10 year old I can tell you good times are ahead!...
Great news and a good result! It is always nice to hear good news....
AjMan, Sounds like a good plan and similar to what I had. Just s reminder, you may want to get your testosterone level checked before staring Casodex and Lupron....
Curious, thanks for the update! It sounds like things are going pretty well for you. Stay in touch!...
Hi Mumbo, You and I have a similar post surgery pathology and we share about the same time frame. Like you I was fully continent when I started SRT, and remained that way throughout the treatment and...
Hi AJMan, I was on Lupron for 7 months total and 1 month of Casodex. My last Lupron shot was a 3 month, and as of February I am now "recovering". I have an appointment with my RO in mid May for my...
I would be thinking ADT first then radiation. I was a G9 after surgery, and I had questionable bladder neck invasion. Per my RO we started when my psa was >09. I am in the sooner the better camp....
I am a Licensed Coast Guard Captain, we own a 27 foot sailboat and my nickname starts with a "G". This is a great post off topic!...
SkyPilot, I take 1 Doxylamine Succinate (over the counter sleep aid) and 1 Acetaminophen each night and it has worked good for me. Like you I tried many other until I found this....
I am planning on being around in 10 years with you guys so we can have something to talk about! Oh yeah - we can also be the ones that are saying "I remember when we only had" - you fill in the...
Oh Pratoman, what a bummer! We can only hope this is a small "bump in the road" and all of this will soon be behind you. I am slightly ahead of you and have not seen any of what you describe yet....
I took Casodex for approximately 1 month prior to my first 1 month Lupron shot. I really never had any "flare" after my first shot....
I also had a DRE at my first appointment with my RO. She explained she was feeling for stitches or scarring. I'll let you know in about a month when i have my post SRT followup!....
Great news on the PSA Pratoman! The T level is a little surprising given how long you have been off the Lupron. It will be interesting to see my numbers when I go next month. For now, Florida, bike...
Great News Naples! I'm hoping for the same good news next month....
Great news Todd! You are surely an inspiration and it is always good to hear updates from you....
Great news Dreamer - Congratulations!...
Great news SkyPilot. Take it easy and we are hoping for a great recovery!...
Glad to hear you are home MG. Now rest up and get better. We are all pulling for you!...
Congratulations on the great result! I am the same stage as you, along with the same treatments. Now I am waiting until May for my first post treatment psa....
Congratulations Motown on finishing your "marathon". I had the same experience and feelings as you did when I walked out to ring the bell after my last treatment. I also had few side affects. I had a...
Big John, sorry about your numbers, but as others have said, post surgical treatment is not out of the ordinary and there is a wealth of information here. Not to repeat what others suggested, but you...
Hi Mumbo, As you can see from my signature, you and I have a similar fate. I started ADT about 6 months after my RALP, and then radiation 2 months later. My RO had the same opinion as yours with...
Bummer Mr. Pratoman. As a wise man once said - "These Things take Time"....
I agree with the others that you should see an RO soon. As for the side effects from SRT, I only had an increase in urination frequency. 4 months now since treatment ended and I still have no other...
BBQDude, Sorry to hear about your dad. May he rest in peace and you and your family are in my thoughts....
Hi Mumbo, I hope we don't get yelled at for this! I chose to start SRT at 0.07 based on a great discussion with my RO. She pointed to my "5" in my G9 and said that worried her. She gave us the option...