Hi Okay Golfer, I hope this helps. About 12 years ago I was referred to my urologist from my PCP with a PSA of 16. I had a biopsy and it turned out to be a nasty prostate infection. I continued with...
Congratulations Doug and thank you for being an encouragement to a fellow G9 guy! I'm only 2.5 years out from surgery, 2 years out from IMRT and one year off Lupron. Still undetectable. Just got...
Our hearts break for you ourtime. God bless you and your family. Jimlion...
Wonderful news!! Truly a blessing. All the best to you and your husband from a fellow t3b guy, who knows how sweet it is to see that undetectable number!...
God Bless You and your Jim Jimlion...
Raquetman, 25 months ago I received pathology report following RP surgery that was believed to be for my G8, prostate contained Pca. Turned out to be 5+4 G9 outside the prostate and found in one of...
I had both of those Dave. It was weird for me to buy deodorant after 17 months. I don't believe either side effect is particularly rare. Best to you!...
Jack, This is definitely a tough decision. I quit Lupron in August 2022. I turned the shot down with my Uro's OK. As a result, I also went from checking every 3 months to every 6 months. I sweated...
JLR65, I had 8 weeks of radiation following my RALP. I also went on ADT prior to starting, although mine was Lupron rather than Orgovyxx. I had some minor urinary issues after a couple of weeks. My...
Your husband and you will be in my prayers. God bless you both. Jim...
Thoughts and prayers for you. I would echo what centralPAdude said. Hear your doctor out, consider options and possible outcomes before you make a decision. Sixty eight is far from old. Whatever you...
Best of luck and blessings to you Dr. V. Tough diagnosis, but it sounds like you are doing well and have a solid plan. May you keep doing well for a long, long time....
Thanks for the replies everyone! I plan to ask for a T test on my next draw, but right now I am just happy with an undetectable PSA. Appreciate y'all! This forum is an awesome place! Jim...
I got my first 6 month PSA results after getting off of Lupron today. It was 0.01. I was sweating this one. I had my last 3 month Lupron shot in May of 2022. Stopped with my urologist's OK in August....
Welcome to the forum Glandless. Not much to add. Looks like Wife #1 and Mumbo have you pretty well covered. Just wanted to welcome you. This is a great place to be for guys like us. The depth of...
Hi Raquetman, I have had three prostate biopsies over a period of about ten years. I was awake for two of them, the last was an MRI guided biopsy that I was under anesthesia for. The ones that I was...
Yes sir. Most of the tomatoes I eat are cooked or processed in some way. I eat a lot of stewed tomatoes in soups or chili (on a cheat day)....
Djin, Thanks for posting this. I have been trying to be sure to eat several servings per week of stewed or processed tomato products. Had two large helpings of chick pea spaghetti with onions, green...
I'm with Michael on that DL. My Uro told me to have a driver. Can't recall just how long, but It was awhile before I drove. Jim...
Welcome Jrchdd. Around 12 years ago I had a PSA of 16 combined with fever and chills and difficulty urinating. My Uro pushed hard for a biopsy and I got one. I had a prostate infection. About 10...
Steve0, I am thankful for the encouragement that I get from courageous warriors like you! I have a long list of people that I lift up in my prayers daily. I will add you to that list. Thank you! Jim...
centralPAdude, That was absolutely hilarious! Jim...
Huge fan of the old Hammer films with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Did not know that Cushing was a Pca survivor. God Bless Him! Jim...
My diagnosis is similar to yours, G9, 5+4, t3b. My PSA was 16 when I started down this road. It will be 2 years since diagnosis next month. Originally diagnosed G8, moved up to G9 after surgery. Been...
gold horse, Thank you brother for posting. Guys like me who have not as far into this journey need to hear that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I am just short of 2 years in. Surgery, IMRT...
Hi Wall Guy, I had my RALP in February 2021. I was out of the hospital the same day. I imagine that it some something to do with covid, but I did fine. I stayed the first night in a nearby hotel,...
Thanks Fiddlecanoe and Amen to that about not appreciating the ability to take a leak! The catheter is a good idea to be on the safe side. I bet it takes a tough man to put one of those things in...
Thanks Cyclone I really need to work on being more thorough in my posts. I do take Flomax. Originally prescribed by my RO. I took it as needed when I had a problem, until my URO told me I could take...
Pulling for you Stephen! Jim...
Pratoman, I also read the abstract and the conclusions. It sounds like we can actually have a significant impact on our chances of surviving this. Dr. Mark Scholz has a Youtube video covering this...
I have been having urination issues that come and go. They can literally change from one day to the next. One day I might leak, the next I may have to push and the next day I might urinate like I did...
I found an Almond Cashew Milk that is pretty good. Also extra creamy Almond milk. It's hard to find it in my hometown that isn't nearly expired. I usually wind up with unsweetened Soy milk. It goes...
What a great topic! I grew up listening to Jim Reeves and Marty Robbins. Love Buddy Holly (I live fairly close to Lubbock). I listened to a lesser known Bobby Darin song called Amy on you tube today....
Happy Independence Day everyone!! I am the music leader at my church and put together a 4th of July program that I hope proclaims what a precious gift that liberty is. Yes we are a nation in turmoil,...
So very sorry. May God bless, comfort and hold you in the palm of His hand. Jim...
Very Sorry, Prayers for both of you. Jim...
Salmon, Sweet Potatoes, Pinto beans and heavy multigrain bread....
Hi Boomer, It looks like Terry and Mumbo have you covered, but I'll still chime in with a few things that may offer some help. I also ate a lot of fiber. I ate prunes every evening before going to...
Hi Tsillik, I'm sorry that you have to be here. We are kind of in the same boat concerning diagnosis. I had my prostatectomy Feb 5, 2021. Pathology came back 5 + 4 G9, Pca was found in seminal...
I hear you on the abdominal swelling part. I couldn't believe what I looked like post surgery. The catheter to me, truly was the toughest part of the whole post surgery. Getting it out was a relief....
Will do, Jim. Thanks for being willing to act as moderator for this forum. It is appreciated. JIMLION...
Indeed it does!...
Hi Dell, I had chills, fever, difficulty urinating etc. over 10 years ago. My PSA was 16. Like you, I was scared to death that it was Pca. Had 12 core biopsy, which revealed an infection. The...
That is great Todd! Like a kid without the stupidity. I love it!...
Arol, Welcome. Sorry that you have to be here. I am Gleason 9 (5 + 4) as well. Following my biopsy in November 2020 I was diagnosed as Gleason 8 contained in my prostate. Post surgery pathology...
Pulling for you Halbert and for the rest of you guys as well! I was kind of a weight training fanatic prior to my diagnosis. My diet consisted of meat (primarily red), milk, eggs and a few veggies. I...
Thanks Michael. I am doing well. I feel good and have a really good medical team. I have a wonderful wife and God is good. This forum is really a blessing. Reading all the input and experiences from...
Thanks Stephen!...
Djin and Rob, Thanks for the input. My PSA numbers do have the > in front. Also when I called in to get the numbers (I'm impatient), I have been told "undetectable" as well. I am still new to this. I...
Thanks for the input and well wishes everyone. More info: PSA 16 in late October, 2020 at 62 years old.. Had Had MRI which indicated 4 abnormal areas of my Prostate. Followed up with MRI guided...