Thanks for all the response, guys. I'm learning that my experience is not that uncommon. I naturally would prefer to avoid the 'scope but we'll see what the next week or two holds....
Stats in signature. Completed IMRT 5/13/2022 and started coming off of Lupron in November (see T numbers below). About a month ago I started having pretty bad problems with urgency, like all the...
I had 28 treatments. I really do not know what the dosage was, but I think they nuked it pretty good. FWIW I have ZERO ejaculate now. Zip, nothing, nada....
Three months after concluding RT my RO did a US PSA which came back at .053. Was still on Lupron then (T <3). 6 Month Lupron Depot taken April 1, so starting to see it wear off somewhat. Just...
Hey y'all. Thought I'd check back in. 3-1/2 months on Lupron and feel like an old man. Finished IMRT in mid-May. Easy peasy. A little fatigue etc but overall really really easy. I go back for my...
I'm usually a pretty private person, but I've been fairly open about it. My coworkers and friends have been super supportive. The proprietors of my local watering hole commented about my having lost...
**UPDATE** 12 Days post Lupron and 6 RT sessions in the books. Starting to feel some fatigue. Otherwise pretty normal. Didn't expect the fatigue to start so soon. I still walk 1.5 - 2 miles almost...
I got my first (and hopefully only) 6 month Lupron depot last Friday, so I'm one week in. I started IMRT on Wednesday. So far I don't feel a thing. I do walk at least three times a week after work...
Got my Lupron shot today. Easy peasy, nurse knew what she was doing. First IMRT treatment set for next Wednesday. Away we go!...
So I have a question for the group here and the guys on ADT. How soon after a 6 month injection of Lupron does the libido etc disappear? I get mine Friday....
Dr. Fried is a friend of my Uro (Sterrett) and I did speak with him. I am going to Dr's Attia and Vogel at Bon Scours Cancer Center in Mauldin. I live and work in Simpsonville and the convenience...
I start IMRT next week. 28 doses. Adding Lupron due to a .8 Decipher score....
6 months is what she mentioned. Btw. I'm a photog too. I like your work. Kindred spirits it seems. https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-brian-bishop...
Thanks, yeah not worried so much about the routine for RT. My company is being very flexible and understanding, and the Cancer Center is not far away. The ADT is the gut punch. I'm a single, active,...
Decipher score is back - .8 RO recommends IMRT of 28 treatments and Lupron right away. Here we go.........
What's his PSA? Did his previous Dr feel anything abnormal in the DRE?...
1- Android 2 - STONES!!! 3 - Coke (southern boy here, ain't but one)...
**Update** Bone scan showed a few places on some ribs and degenerative areas on my spine. RO called and asked had I had a previous injury / trauma in that area. Oh yeah that's a long story from 2...
Hi AZ, I'm about 2 steps farther down this road than you. My Uro suggested surgery without much discussion, and I was leaning heavily in that direction. It took a bit to get an appointment with an...
RO wants to wait until the Decipher results are in to decide on ADT. Bone scan is Tuesday, so should have results from that about the same time. So for now we wait....
UPDATE: PSA was 11.6 yesterday. Testosterone 388 Asking about going ahead with Lupron....
The very first validation study for the Decipher test for intermediate Gleason Group Grades, (3+4) and (4+3), was just published in an ASCO meeting abstract (lead author Daniel Spratt, one of the...
UPDATE: Visit w RO today. Ordered a Decipher genetic test and a Bone Scan Will develop a plan for RT when those results are back. Also drew blood to check Testosterone level and a PSA test (last...
Thanks Mumbo, that's what I'm hoping. I just want to get the data I need to make a decision and get on with it. Summer's coming! :-)...
I had an MRI with contrast that did not show any signs of escape from the capsule in January. Uro expressed very little concern about mets or escape based on MRI and BX results. There are three...
Quick update. Of course URO recommended surgery (RALP - he's done 1500+). I have appointment with RO tomorrow at a fairly new facility here in town. They have Varian Truebeam and Edge systems there...
I truly appreciate the wealth of knowledge and experience of all you folks here. Where does one go for ratings, reviews and such for URO's, RO's and MO's in my area?...
Thank you my friend. I'll check them both....
Thanks, I hadn't heard of Blue Ridge Oncology, I'll look into them. Should also have a consult set up fairly soon with a highly recommend RO at the Gibbs Cancer Center. Not sure if I can mention...
Thanks Michael, I've learned a lot from the group here already and really appreciate all the insight. I'm gonna bail off here for a few days and enjoy my weekend, I'll post again when I have more...
My company benefits has a virtual medial assistant to help with selection of care and ensuring coverage. I have reached out to them to schedule consults with RO's at two of the major cancer centers...
If anyone can recommend a RO and or MO in the Greenville SC area, It would be appreciated....
Thanks to everyone for their input. This was truly an eye opener. Had no idea it would be this pervasive. As far as local resources, where I live here in Greenville, SC (metro area 1MM+) we have...
No, it wasn't....
Here's the list of all the right side samples: G: "PROSTATE, RIGHT BASE, BIOPSY": PROSTATIC ADENOCARCINOMA, GLEASON SCORE 4 + 3 = 7 (GRADE GROUP 3) INVOLVING 75% OF BIOPSY. HIGH GRADE PROSTATIC...
For those who asked, I'm in Greenville SC and we have several major healthcare providers. My Primary care doc and Urologist are part of the Bon Secours system. They treated my dad back 15 years or so...
This was my first biopsy....
Combination of 3+4 and 4+3 in those 7 Cores...
Hi F8, what is it about my numbers that makes you think it'll take more than that? Still very much a newbie here. Thanks!...
Got Path Labs from my Biopsy last Wednesday today. Follow up with URO (whom I like a lot) on 2/23. Numbers in signature. My cousin who had GS8 PC 12 years ago suggested I seriously consider RP. What...