Largebill, some people have great immune systems. You seem to be a prime example. Covid can present itself as life and death and nothing more than a sore throat, sniffles or something in between. If...
I don’t know if this was posted a while ago. I ran across an article where he says he was diagnosed with PC a couple of years ago. He said when diagnosed that he thought he was going to die. He had...
Prato, sorry you got the bug. Something to be aware of with Paxlovid. My wife and I were fully vaxed when we went to Las Vegas. We both came back home with symptoms starting the next day. Temperature...
Prato, congratulations on the <.05 for 5 years. I would say that the salvage RA and ADT did their job. I would suggest going to yearly tests, unless you like giving blood twice a year. You can have...
JAPS, thanks for the expanded history. I thought you were newly diagnosed. Your history explains the 6 months of ADT and RA. There are several here that have had the surgery and follow up RA and ADT....
JAPS, I believe that the hot flashes came on within a few weeks. The rest took several months to be fully developed. Your six months should come and go quickly. You haven’t given your diagnosis with...
JAPS, Relugolix or Orgovyx, dropped my testosterone and PSA to zero after RA. It was easy to take the one pill a day for 18 months. SEs included; loss of body hair, growth of breast, hot flashes,...
Being late with my treatment, I hadn’t heard of David’s ordeal. Having read through it now, I am very sorry for what he and his family endured. Any passing of a family member is very saddening. I...
Zeke, welcome. I started on Firmagon and had a bad reaction not cardiac related. My Uro put me on 18 months of once a day Orgovyx which is supposed to have less cardiac SEs as well. My PSA dropped to...
My favorite reply to the story.” Looks like the glove fits now.”...
Todd, losing a longtime friend and pet is very hard. We lost our two cockers last year and it was hard to let go. We decided to not have any more after having nonstop dogs for forty years. After...
Todd, I am so happy you posted this. We were finally able to convince our son-in-law to go get a check-up from a primary care doctor. He very rarely gets sick and was afraid to go due to his obesity....
Steve, if you wouldn’t mind sharing. I was wondering what SEs you had during treatment, but more importantly how are you feeling now you have completed the treatments. My best wishes, Jack...
JC9, I also went through several Uros who had me watch and wait until I was diagnosed with a GL-8 4+4. There are many here who have a GL-9 diagnosis. They have been here for many years and I am sure...
Steve, you sure have been through a lot. My best wishes going forward and that your next endeavor proves fruitful. Jack...
SteveO, I always used sugar in my coffee. To quit using sugar, I started using honey. It was the same taste, but after a few days, I couldn’t get off the toilet. I guess I was using too much and a...
Good to hear from you Mel. I stopped Orgovyx several months ago and my T level came back quickly. However, all I had was RA. My PSA is creeping back up, but I will see what the next test reveals. The...
King Charles has told those around him that he is frustrated with the time the treatment for his PC is taking. He wants to be back to normal and get back to his everyday life. The BX from the BPH...
Thanks Mumbo, that is the article I read....
Congratulations DBozz, it is always great to hear of continuing success with any treatment. My best to you, Jack...
I don’t know if the iTIND treatment for BPH has been talked about here before. If not it seems it has been around since 2020. It has been used in place of the TURP procedure. It is a temporary...
Dave, since I have been off Orgovyx my PSA has gone up twice. The first PSA reading was .041, the second test was .074. My Uro was not worried with those results. However, his cut off to start...
DaysBetween, although I wouldn’t recommend it, maybe you have found a new hair growth treatment for men who have gone bald.🙄 Thanks for all the replies to my questions. It would seem that ADT and...
I thought I would broach this topic as hair loss has been mentioned as one SE while being on ADT. I have heard that facial hair loss as well as other areas of the body happen during hormone...
Looks like you have a plan. I am happy you are not frustrated. Keep the positive attitude up. Best wishes, Jack...
Djin, I can tell by your posts that you are frustrated by this very slow rise in PSA. I know it is a wait and see game, but maybe a PSMA test will alleviate your frustration. If it shows nothing,...
I have had many surgeries,12, over the course of my adult life. I always thank the nurses in pre-op. When the anesthesiologist arrives, I am too busy answering all of the questions they have. I had...
Congratulations Hal, now look forward to retirement. The weight lifted when I retired was one of best things to happen in my life. Enjoy both the results and the retirement to the max. All my best...
Just saw a video of him stopped in a car saying he is not in hospice. The report says he has PC and he is undergoing chemo....
Racquetball, at the end of my treatment my T level was zero and my PSA was undetectable. I can’t say I was “Clean” as you say of cancer. It is now a waiting game of tests to see if my PSA goes back...
30 min afternoon naps: While I was on ADT it was like hitting a wall in the afternoon and a nap was required. Some days were better than others. Over the course of the 18 month treatment I came to...
Alephnull, a new blood test is in research now to detect metastatic PC. It is called EnhanceAR-Seq. However, I don’t believe that test can determine where the cancer is. I found that answer on the...
Good article on receiving information on how these boards can add to what doctors tell their patients. However, there is no mention of how patients are supported both before and after decisions are...
hrpufnstuf, sorry to hear that your levels are rising. Did you receive any hormone therapy before or after your RA? Are you having any symptoms of an infection? I hope that the antibiotics work, but...
Looks like he has completed his treatment. They don’t want to provide details about the procedure he had due to privacy concerns. In the article they describe in detail what causes an enlarged...
JPS1, you have received a lot of good guidance here. Without a doubt you have PC. I was told because of an earlier TURP procedure I could not have the triple play mentioned here, which seemed the...
Happened to me as well. Doctor said no problem like Pax said, however blood in semen before biopsy is not good. Thanks Mumbo for catching that....
JNF, I agree 100%. When I was first DX with PC I looked on the internet. Dr. Scholz videos were the most informative and helped me to decide which treatment to select. Thanks GyGuy for the link. My...
King Charles has an enlarged prostate and is going in for treatment which they say is benign. He made it a point for men to get checked. Maybe a TURP?...
A little over two years ago I completed my RA treatment. Space OAR was used. I had a couple of weeks of urgency on the toilet with no blood in the stool. Currently there are still no issues with...
Jim, welcome, You have found the most informative support group for PC. Any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged. First and foremost don’t panic, we are here for you as you progress through...
Funny how swim fashion changes with age. At the beach this summer I observed two types of fashion. The young wore almost nothing while the older generation were ready for winter. Young women with the...
Welcome Bill, Just curious if your Uro knows of all you are going through? Having read your original thread, it would seem there are many more on Lupron that have the same aches and pains. Is your...
JNF, Seems it was caught early, which seems to be the only good news reported. I was not aware that after prostate removal that you can’t work anymore. Is that a fact, if so I am glad I chose RA. I...
Ron, so glad the procedure is behind you. Don’t forget the ice to help with the swelling. Follow the exercises directed by the doctor. Take it slow to let the deep sutures have time to heal. My best...
In surgery at 7:00 am and home at 11:00 am for my reverse. They certainly don’t like to keep you for any length of time anymore. I like not spending the night at the hospital, they don’t let you...
Ron, after two rotator cuff surgeries over several years, my right shoulder cuff was shot. I had a reverse shoulder surgery in late September. I developed some sharp pain 4 weeks later. In late...
This site is as slow as my first two Uros telling me I had PC. Happy Holidays and my best wishes to all. I will check back after the new year. Jack...
Being in education for 30 years, I was evaluated once a year. I was evaluated on classroom and professional bearing only. Not once was it mentioned that I coached 4 sports every year or took on extra...
Steve, great news, time to celebrate.🎉...