Thank you all for the excellent advice! Being a teacher, I have justified being pretty lazy over the summer to "recover" and I know I have not gotten enough exercise. I go back to school next week...
I haven't posted in quite a while but wanted to check in and give a report and ask a question! I've gone 5 years and 3 months since completing IMRT treatments and continue to do very well. My doctor...
Thanks everyone for the great information. I have a call in to my Dr. today to get all the results for last weeks bloodwork. I specifically asked him to check my T level. I'm considering getting some...
I completed IMRT 3.5 years ago as well and have similar post treatment psa scores. IMRT was also my only course of treatment. I just posted on the forum about my lack of energy still from the...
I haven't been here in a while but thought I would give it a try. I completed 45 IMRT treatments 3 and a half years ago and am doing pretty well. My last PSA was at .8 and my dr. was pleased. I...
Haven't been here in a while. Just saying hello to everyone and want you to know I'm doing great! No call back from dr. from Dec. appt. Teaching in Leesburg, VA and loving it. I hope everyone is...
It's great to hear from everyone! Sounds like our cases are very similar Merkleman! I wish the best for you and bet you will get good results also. I miss talking to all of you but should have more...
Trey ...
Hey Bill! I go right by Dulles on the way to work every day. Maybe we can have lunch one day when you are here! Trey...
Hi Bill and everyone! Interestingly enough, I took a promotion with Office Depot in Reston VA as Dept. Head of the Technology Dept! It's quite a big deal for me as this is one of the larger OD stores...
hello! I'm now in Virginia! I have worked 3 days and love my job here. Hope everyone is doing well! Trey...
Thanks again for the replies! I was hoping my dr. would call me back today after I called him. Guess he was busy. I hope the slight rise in my PSA is nothing to worry about. I will be moving on Jan....
Thanks Julie, my Dr. has mentioned the PSA bounces before..I hope that's all it is!...
I just got my PSA report back from my checkup yesterday..Mr Dr. said it would probably be down from 2.4 to around 1. It was up slightly to 2.6. He is off today so I can't talk to him but just...
Thanks everyone! I'm excited about the move but a little anxious when I think about all I have to do between now and Jan. 19th! I'm sure everything will work out though! One of my daughters recently...
I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! I haven't been on in several weeks becuase of long hours at work. To those of you that know who I am, I plan to move to the Reston, VA area the...
thanks Lee and Buddy and everyone who posted to my report!!!! You can't imagine how good it makes me feel to know that people care! I'm in VA, interview went well today, flying back to Alabama...
I went yesterday for my 5 month checkup...My doctor said I was doing well and that I should expect my PSA to be around 2...I got results today and it was down to 2.4!!! In May a month after finishing...
had to reschedule my appt. but went today..he didn't do anything but a urine specimen..of course the big one is the psa in sept. Dr. Hale said i didnt need to see him again unless i had any problems,...
hi guys, i'm still in the deep south trying to survive the hot weather..9 days over 100 with 107 forecast the next two days! finally called to set up appointment with urologist today and he wants to...
I'm still in Tuscaloosa for now..got another promotion so for now i'm here and already having second thoughts..been real busy with "back to school" at work, 12 hour days, some without a break and...
Thanks everyone!!! Its great to hear from each of you...im doing fine, the big PSA test is next month, hoping its down more than the last one! I'm gonna be around here more, you are all such...
been so busy lately that i haven't had time to check in...hope everyone is doing well and getting good news! miss hearing from you! trey...
I too am happy to hear the news Bluebird! You are a wonderful asset to this forum!! My best to you and Buddy! Trey...
Hi 44gpa, I finished 42 IMRT treatments on April 20th. It took me around 3 weeks to get back to normal. I was on Flomax for the same bladder problem you listed and it worked well for me. I didn't...
Hi Rick! It sounds like we have a lot in common! I'll be thinking about you as you have your biopsy. Since I finished my radiation treatments and my life has returned to normal, I pretty much have...
Just wanted to let you guys know that I passed the stone around 4am today. I am a little sore but think thats to be expected! Hope I don't have to deal with one of those again anytime soon!! Hope...
Following Bluebird's advice, I'm starting a new thread. Thanks for your sweet words and advice Bluebird! Finally a few drops of rain fell during the night! First since March 1..I know because I was...
When it rains it pours! I spent Saturday in the ER. I woke up with severe back pain and just assumed it was my herniated disk acting up..Even though the pain worsened, I went to work. Only lasted an...
Hey everyone, Just got my PSA report. It has dropped from 7.2 to 5.8 six weeks after treatment completed. I asked the dr. what to hope for when I saw him on Wed. and he said he expected it to be...
hey everyone....not much to report so far...he said i was doing great but will know for sure when results of PSA are in tomorrow or Friday. he said the fact that i was back to normal so quick was...
Hi Bill, I'm back and had a great time. Interviews went well and waiting to hear something. We went to the new Air and Space Museum at Dulles...It was really cool! Its really neat how they tell you...
Thanks Susan and Bill...I'll let you know how it goes!!...
Lee and Buddy---PRICELESS!!!!...
Hi Bob, Sorry to hear your news. I got my news back in Jan. I chose not to have surgery and opted for the IMRT. I finished 42 treatments on April 20 and will go for my first post checkup tomorrow. If...
Hi everyone! Hope things are going well for all of you! Thanks Bluebird for you post on May 15th. Tomorrow is the day I go back for my post treatment checkup including the first post PSA. I'm kinda...
Hi Lou...I was diagnosed in Jan. Completed 42 IMRT treatments on April 20, 2007. I was very pleased with the treatment I chose. I'm 53 and had a PSA of 7.2, Gleason score of 6 and stage T1c. Very few...
Hi Dave, I think you are probably correct about the fatigue. I have been working from 12:00pm until close which means I usually leave around 9:30pm. I have to wind down before I go to bed and usually...
Thanks Dave for your concern. I hope you are doing well. I've worked 9 days without a break and will be off Thurs. through next Tuesday. I am looking at two jobs in Virginia on Friday then having fun...
Hi Oldford, Just saw your post tonight. I am one of several here that chose IMRT radiation. I work 8 hour days and surgery wasn't really an option for me. I finished 42 treatments on April 20 and see...
Hey everyone! Its always so good to hear from all of you. I always feel better about everything when I come here. I'm doing well and looking forward to my trip next week! Thanks for the spiritual...
Thanks Buddy and Lee for keeping me in your thoughts. I really don't have a support group around me. I talk to my brother who is 200 miles away about once a week. My girls are concerned but don't...
Hey guys! I miss hearing from you.. I'm starting to feel better now that I'm 11 days out of radiation. Still hoping urinary difficulty usually at night goes away soon. Hope things are going well! Trey...
Hey Dave, I'm glad to hear from you! I've had no problems with ejaculations so far. I seem to have the difficulty urinating late at night before I go to bed. I just have trouble getting started! I'm...
Hi friends, Its been 10 days since my treatments ended. I'm finally starting to feel better. Still having some urinary discomfort usually at night but I hope this will go away. Anyone with any info....
Had my last treatment today!!!! It feels so good to be done. PSA checked in 4 weeks.....
Congratulations Dave!!! I can't wait to have that feeling that you have today!! Hope you will stay in touch!! Don't know why he wants a psa in 4 weks, didnt think to ask him. I'll keep you posted...
Hey Dave! Guess you are down to your last treatment cuz I only have 3 more!! Hope you are doing well. I'm really tired at night after my treatment especially when I have to work. I saw my doctor...
Hey Lee and Buddy, Good to hear from you! I hope you are both well! I've been busy with income tax and work...I only have 3 more treatments!!! I saw my doc today..He will check psa in 4 weeks..He...
Hi Dave, Good to hear from you! I'm also taking flomax and the problem is not constant, just at times. I'm drinking the cranberry juice cocktail with is 30% cranberry juice I think. I'm trying to...