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It's been two years now my PSA was 8.4 when the radiation therapy started along with the hormone shots. Yesterday my PSA was "0". Nada, nothing. Plus all your prayers are working too. I just want to say thanks to everyone here. Prayers and never giving up does work. I fought my rumble in the jungle against cancer and won so far.

My point is get your prostate checked this cancer is hitting the young and old males of all ages so catch it early.

God bless u all. Bigbill
 
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Great news Bill. Wondering why you chose radiation over surgery (Hope this question isn't too personal). Every guy 50 and over should have an exam once a year....twice if the PSA is rising.
 
The cancer doctor recommend radiation and hormone therapy. I have no clue why. I don't mind questions. I had 45 radiation treatments and six hormone injections so far. My PSA rose from 4.1 to 8.4 in six weeks it was very aggressive.

The youngest prostate cancer person was a 17yo boy. I think everyone should get it checked.

I put myself in the hands of our creator and modern technology.
 
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Bill, good for you...
Been there, done that. Been 15 years and livin' large.

Take care, all will work out, you're off to a great start.

bob0101 :)
 
Sounds like you are doing very well! Congrats!!

I had robotic surgery seven years ago this coming October. PSA afterwards was .001 for five years then it started climbing again.

Had 37 radiation treatments 16 months ago. PSA is now higher than before radiation and still on increase...checked three times since completing radiation.

Back to the Doc in September to check again and figure out next steps...probably shots if still rising numbers.
 
Go for the injections. It's female hormone shots it confuses this male only cancer. Stay on top of it.

God bless
 
Let me start by saying CANCER SUCKS.

I lost 2 very good friends to Prostate cancer. And currently we are losing an aunt to Cancer.

I am so happy when I hear someone beats it! Keep fighting.

Matt
 
I too had the robotic surgery just under 5 years ago ,things have been fine so far. C&L your comments concern me.I have nothing but praise for my doctor whom helped me through this.
 
Outstanding BigBill!! Thanks for sharing the great news. God is good :)
 
A good friend had robotic removal almost a year ago. His PSA never dropped to 0.0 and has risen to 1.2. With NO prostate, there should be NO PSA produced. He's looking at radiation now, and reports that the doctors' telling him his impotence would be temporary was, at least so far, a lie.

Mine has enlarged a bit but no BPH symptoms so far and a low PSA. Doctor says it's "normal" aging.
 
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Congrats, Bill. Went through the same 7 years ago---42 radiation treatments for me. PSA has not gone above "0". Hang in there Cocked & Locked, you can beat it. Prayers are with you.
 
I'm 64yo and every day on this side of the green is a plus.
I want to go fishing 24/7.

My point of this post is get your prostate checked. Please.
 
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chaparrito said:
A good friend had robotic removal almost a year ago. His PSA never dropped to 0.0 and has risen to 1.2. With NO prostate, there should be NO PSA produced. He's looking at radiation now, and reports that the doctors' telling him his impotence would be temporary was, at least so far, a lie.

Mine has enlarged a bit but no BPH symptoms so far and a low PSA. Doctor says it's "normal" aging.
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I was ok till the testosterone meds I was on Fed it I think. This cancer feeds on testosterone.
 
Bill, cancer stomped on my dad, myself and now my brother with both feet. Dad beat it, as did I, and my brother is on his way to beating it. So just remember:
 
I went into this not afraid. I could care less. I did everything my team of doctors said to do. I figure it will all work out. I'm getting my third injection in my lower back. The L4, L5 disc were done already. The L3 is next. Everything is ok. Then it's exercise.
 
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Bill, cancer stomped on my dad, myself and now my brother with both feet. Dad beat it, as did I, and my brother is on his way to beating it. So just remember:
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Taint no thang but a pit stop on the road of life. Modern medicine is unbelievable. My misses had cancer twice before me. I was her rock. She beat it. Then it was my turn and she's been my rock.
I never once asked why us or why me I just accept it and vow to fight it. Never give up.

Jimmy V coach said cancer can ravage my body but it can't touch my soul. How true.
 
Congrats!!
That's great news.
I am doing watchful waiting along with acupuncture, so far psa and dre hasn't changed.
 
ordy said:
Great news Bill. Wondering why you chose radiation over surgery (Hope this question isn't too personal). Every guy 50 and over should have an exam once a year....twice if the PSA is rising.
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I was 390lbs when they told me I had prostate cancer. The radiation machine was good for 360lbs. They took so long testing my psa went from 4.1 to 8.4. I was dropping weight quickly even though i wasn't eating. I was 340lbs by the time the radiation started. I was 322lbs when the radiation was done. I had no appetite.
 
Cocked & Locked said:
Sounds like you are doing very well! Congrats!!

I had robotic surgery seven years ago this coming October. PSA afterwards was .001 for five years then it started climbing again.

Had 37 radiation treatments 16 months ago. PSA is now higher than before radiation and still on increase...checked three times since completing radiation.

Back to the Doc in September to check again and figure out next steps...probably shots if still rising numbers.
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C&L they move so slow I have no clue why. I waited a longtime for the radiation to start. They did the biopsy then gave me a hormone shot and sent me home for months. I went from November to June then the radiation started.

Hang in there. If you need to talk in here brother. I understand.
 
Congratulations !

Bigbill,

I congratulate and understand your joy and wish to share with you and others a similar experience.

Two years ago I was experiencing all forms of male plumbing problems.

Once I got an appointment I was informed by my family doctor that I hadn't seen him in over 8 years ( I know my bad ). He checked my prostate and said it was large and hard also did a PSA. Doctor called me a few days later that my PSA was 15.8 and said to see a urologist right away which I did, the urologist did a 12 needle biopsy of my prostate and confirmed that I had prostate cancer.

The following week a radiation oncologist evaluated me with stage 4 aggressive prostate cancer and told me that I was one of the worst cases as he had seen and flat told me he gave me no hope of a cure as it had metastasized into some of my bones. At the same time he suggested I go through 45 days of radiation along with hormonal injections and 50 mg of Casodex daily just to get some form of control.

This past February I questioned my radiation oncologist whether he would consider ordering a PET scan to see what was going on in my body, to see where the cancer was, he agreed and I had the PET scan done and saw him a week later. He quizzed me briefly and then smiled and said that I was cancer free and a PSA of less than 0.01, he stood up and hugged me and then my wife. Ironically the doctor told me that he did NOT cure me that it was God that intervened.

From the beginning of this ordeal of cancer I knew it was the biggest hurdle that I had ever experienced in my 63 years of life. I gave it up to God, telling Him that there was nothing else for me to do than to put it in His hands and that I would not be afraid and I would not allow the cancer to rule my life. And let me tell you I lived that promise and still do everyday.

This is the first I have mentioned anything concerning my cancer on this forum I hope it is helpful to anyone who reads it.

terry
 
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BigBill...thanks for those words! They do like to wait.

I had my biopsy and got the results seven years ago this next Friday. The biopsy was the worst experience. I'd rather had the surgery/recovery a 2nd than to have repeated that biopsy! No sedation=very painful. That was 1st week in August. Robotic surgery came 2.5 months later on my 65th birthday.

tick tock, tick tock....seven years later now and still have rising PSA. That supposedly means (as I understand it) some cancer cells had previously escaped into the bloodstream. It is much lower than the pre-surgery readings but higher than before radiation.

Really doesn't bother me as I feel just fine. I do think about it but don't dwell on it or get in a funk about it.

My dad had prostate surgery in 1970 at the age of 51. He died two years ago at age 94...he whipped it for sure.
 
I had radiation for prostate cancer at M. D. Anderson in 2003. Had nothing else, injections or anything. Also had no adverse symptoms of any kind; it was like I never had cancer or any treatment for it. Now my PSA level is up to 0.7. I just turned 82 and will probably die of something else before prostate cancer gets me.
 
Congratulations Bill...as well as the rest of my fellow prostate cancer survivors. They claim that prostate cancer is one of the easiest to treat...they should give it a try.
I was diagnosed with a highly virulent strain with a Gleason score of 9 when I was 53, no cancer in the family on either side, no indication of any problem. My physician didn't like the "feel" of my prostate while giving me her yearly handshake and immediately checked my psa level, which was at something like 25. I was sent to a urologist for the biopsy and the results had me on the operating table within a couple of weeks. That was eleven years ago this month and I have maintained a basic 0 since that time. I wish for all of you the results I have experienced, I do not worry about it ever coming back. That is the one thing that radical prostatectomy provides, providing the cut ends of the offending gland are clear of any cancer cells meaning that it was totally encapsulated and removed. I have a couple of friends that are doing the "watchful-waiting" thing and sadly watching their psa levels climbing every year, some are older men that have lead full lives and accept their fate...something has to kill you eventually.
 
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