Mumbo, what Jim said. Michael...
James, it is good to hear from someone who began here in 2007. Congratulations. Michael ,...
Doxa, after being diagnosed with mets to my spine and rib’s, I began taking lupron and Zytiga. After that failed about one year later, I was placed on xtandi and lupron. That worked well and my psa...
Skeeter, I am sorry to hear about your brother in-law. Hopefully others can answer your question. Was your brother in-law following up with a urologist and having regular PSA tests? Michael...
Eleven years ago I was diagnosed with mets to my spine and ribs. And in 2009 I was first diagnosed with prostate cancer. So without knowing more about your brother in-law, just know that there is...
He and Karrem were two of the Big Men of my early life, and both made the cover of SI as high schoolers. And they both went to UCLA. He was a colorful character. Michael...
After sixteen years of blood draws, I have experienced both the anxiety and the nothing burger responses. My therapy is probably doing something physical, and it helps. Keep us posted. Michael...
Man to Preacher: I want to live forever. Preacher to man: just go get married. Man to preacher: then will I live forever? Preacher to man: no, but you won’t think about that anymore....
JAPS, I am on year 11 and I still lift weights 3-4 times a week. I also continued running until year 2018 and it was likely that Xtandi led to my ceasing to run. Doing an exercise that you enjoy...
Thanks for the replies, and I kind of suspected that his health problems led to his choosing that screen name. There are people on this forum who have problems that make my health look like a nothing...
Always good to hear from Jakester and Tim G. And Tim, did you ask David why he chose his screen name? Michael...
David crossed my mind yesterday, and I was still hoping for a new post. Thanks to Lynwood for the update, and may he rest in peace with no more suffering. Michael...
Good to hear that you have completed the doxetaxel, and hopefully your heart is just having second thoughts about the firmagon. Visualize yourself being on the Mtn. bike soon. Michael...
Todd, sorry to hear that news. My two dogs are my steady companions and like me, they are getting older. Not looking forward to saying goodbye to them. Hopefully I will honor their memory by recusing...
Good to hear from you Mel. I agree with the comments from the other posters.in my case I have Mets and that makes me nervous enough that I stay on adt. Michael...
Thanks for the info Wayne, that is interesting. I do use the VA for medication and supplies. Congratulations on your four years of zeros. Michael...
Fantastic, Gold Horse. Michael...
Steve, not sure what you are currently taking, if anything, but I know ADT had an impact on me. Add the other treatments over time and the aging process it can take a toll. Right now I tale Miralax...
Glen, that is very good news. Michael...
Good to hear from you Galileo. And thanks for the update. Michael...
Halbert, that is great to hear. Congratulations. Michael...
Indy, most of us on this site have had those “life is good” and “ life sucks” moments. For what it’s worth, you have done a lot better than me with your surgery results. I only got about one year...
Fantastic, Boomer! Michael...
Tom, my srt was over ten years ago so not sure that I can remember everything I was told to do, but I am sure I was not told about the yearly tests, including colonoscopy. Nor was I told to have...
Judy, welcome to HW and your husband is one heck of a fighter. We have had people on this site respond quite well to Pluvicto, and you can type that into the search button to look at the responses....
Wordweever, sorry to hear about the pain level. Surgery on that area and nearby can go smoothly or not so smoothly. Welcome to HW, and let us know about your recovery. Michael...
Sometimes a highly principled four star General doesn’t make for a good politician. However I would have more trust in the soldier than a politician. Michael...
After 15 years of Pca I am now have a stricture diagnosis along with hydronephrosis. I spent time in the ER before and after Christmas, and that is never fun. So now I will have surgery to help...
When I was told that I had cancer, it felt like I had been punched in the stomach. It took me a while to get my bearings and the more my plan developed the more grounded I felt. Keep us posted as...
Years ago I did workshops and one of the exercises was “act like a man.” We would draw a box on a flip chart and began to look at all the messages we got from family, friends, society, movies and...
Vince, that is a great George Carlin story. Yes, the Shins, war on drugs each have some very good music. Spotify is a wonderful music store. I get the free Spotify and as such I have to listen to...
Happy anniversary. And thank you for taking the time to be a moderator. Michael...
Acoustic, thanks for the update. I didn’t see a number for your last psa. Our family had a wonderful Christmas and holiday. And I hope that your family did as well. Michael...
JPS1, welcome to HW, and you will find good information on this site as you begin your journey. Hopefully it will be a short journey and then on to other issues. Keep us posted as possible. Michael...
For my wife's birthday, she asked me if we could go to one of those restaurant's that prepared the food right in front of her. So, she seemed genuinely surprised when I took her to Subway!...
Looking good, Dave. Michael...
In 2020 during my annual eye exam, my sight in my right eye dropped off the chart. My optometrist referred me to a retina specialist and I underwent surgery on my right eye. Vision changes are...
Nccajun, good to hear from you and wishing you had better news to report. Xtandi is a powerful medication and it can increase fatigue and has other side effects. Is Danny taking lupron or another...
Steve, that is great. Michael...
Tom, that is a very low psa reading, and you say that you have had higher scores. My recommendation is to enjoy the holidays and immerse yourself in activities that bring you joy. My best guess is...
Marine, it sounds like you are in good hands. I bet nci is an impressive place. Keep us posted and have a fantastic Christmas. Michael...
Bill, enjoy the pause, and I wish you a happy birthday. You have five years on me, and I hope to make it to 80yo. Michael...
Glenny, I am working on year 11 of Lupron, and most of my body hair is now gone. The hair on my head is still there, and eyelashes, but that is about it. On the positive side, lupron continues to...
Thanks for checking in and that is a good news check in. Have a great thanksgiving. Michael...
Former Marine, good to hear from you, and it sounds like 2023 has been a busy year for you. Please keep us posted as possible with your clinical trials. And have a great thanksgiving. Michael...
That is great, Todd. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving out in Oregon. Michael...
JM , that is great to hear. Hopefully you have seen the last of ADT. I am now moving towards my eleventh year of ADT, so finding a way to keepin on is my only path forward. Have a wonderful...
That is great, Craig. Michael...
Fantastic! Michael ....
Good to hear from you STW, but wish it was for other type news. Your father made it 25 years before a recurrence, and that is pretty good. Hopefully you will have some good news to share before long....