Good to hear your good news, SteveO! All my best, CYCLONE...
Here's to a bright NEW YEAR, to each & all! New Year's Greetings ~ CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...
Hoping things are going well for you, in your recovery. I hope each day brings continued healing, Touchdown. Sending positive thoughts your way, in the NEW YEAR! All my best, CYCLONE # Iowa State...
I feel PLUVICTO represents an entirely new category of weaponry, in the treatment arsenal. You have already had some significant decreases in PSA levels. Obviously, your first couple of treatments...
SPOOK-TACULAR! This past week, some volunteer compadres & I went to a volunteer event, to pack up thousands of "backpack sacks" ~ filled with essentials ~ for Iowa students in need. It was a...
Here's to you! I think a drop in PSA is a cause for a little celebration! Enjoy the weekend & glad to read your post! Cheers! CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...
In a recent post, Janice (Steve55777's wife) shared the news that he has passed away in recent weeks. Steve55777 documented his trailblazing success with PLUVICTO (Lutetium-177). He did so much to...
Dear Janice, I am moved, beyond words, by your post. I have tears flowing as I write this. Steve was such an inspiration to me, and every fellow here. He poured his heart and soul into blazing a new...
Got my follow-up colonoscopy done this week. I had 3 pre-cancerous polyps removed 3 years ago. That put me on the 3-year follow-up plan. Same doctor, same facility. This time, I had no polyps, but...
Hello, Larry E. ~ I follow all of your posts and am thrilled, beyond words, to read your post. I am truly thankful to hear this GREAT NEWS! I, too, am preparing for another new school year. I have...
Thankful that your treatment has paid dividends, Compaid! I follow all your posts and thankful to read your good report! With my best, CYCLONE # Iowa State University...
I have been on ZYTIGA (Abiraterone Acetate) and 10 mg of PREDNISONE for years. I had a vision issue in my right eye last year, with the sudden emergence of "floaters." Quite concerned, I consulted...
Hello, PaxNova ~ ZOLADEX isn't as commonly used, but it worked much better for me. I spent months on both LUPRON and then FIRMAGON, giving them a "fair chance." Each case is different, but ZOLADEX...
Hello, PaxNova ~ Diagnosed in my 40s, I have beennon continous ADT since diagnosis in 2013. My oncologist was wise in tracking testosterone, in addition to PSA. He found LUPRON didn't suppress my...
Interesting to ponder ... Diagnosed over a decade ago, I have seen advancements in the treatment of prostate cancer. I know research is done, each & every day. I read an article that predicted, one...
Trust me when I say, Steve55777, all of us are rallied around you. I hope this new treatment packs a mighty wallop against enemy cells. We owe you a debt of gratitude for forging ahead into "unmapped...
On this topic, some years ago, when I was first diagnosed, my oncologist recommended I get the original shingles vaccine ~ ZOSTAVAX. More recently, my oncologist stated the newer shingles vaccine was...
Ironic timing ... I just saw my oncologist today. We discussed his recommendation that I get a new booster shot for covid this fall. Have been vaccinated and boosted ... he knows I am a school...
Hello Joe70 - That is certainly a severe reaction to your combination of new medications. I really hope you can consult with a doctor this week. If nothing else, you might be able to see a...
That's great news that you have shared, Compaid. I'm really thankful those past radiation treatments to your clavicle and spine had such a beneficial impact, over the course of time. Giving thanks,...
Very glad to read your updates, Larry E.! I am glad you also added Dr. Kwon to your medical team, as I did, some years ago. Sounds like the radiation treatments are already paying dividends! In...
Thankful to hear the encouraging news from your doctor, SteveO. You are being proactive, in all ways. In fellowship, CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...
Hello, Steve O. ~ Did your oncologist share guiding recommendations with you? My oncologist, for my case, feels the multi-month ADT dosage could result in more fatigue. I need steady energy, for my...
Hello SteveO, Every fellow I know feels anxiety, every time there is an uptick, even if it's slight, in PSA scores. One thing my oncologist has emphasized, over time, when I am feeling anxious ... he...
Hello, SteveO. ~ As you know, that's a very low PSA. My oncologist has emphasized that there are bound to be minute fluctuations in PSA, from time to time. That being said, would it be worth trying a...
Diagnosed in 2013, and trying some new medications and treatments, my oncologist and I met every four weeks for the past decade. Each visit included a trip to the lab. With this regimen, I have had...
Always good to see new members joining us here, but it's also very meaningful to see longtime members here, who continue to post & share their first-hand experiences. Within that, there is the...
That was a sobering ... and infuriating case. Elizabeth Holmes ... ruthless, charming, shrewd, cunning ... SHADY ... "Pride goeth before the fall." And fall she did ... CYCLONE...
I agree ... There's so many medication advertisements lately, for new FDA-approved medications, available through one's doctor. But, there's also an abundance of 'snake oil" commercials ... magic...
Hello, Pratoman ~ I have pursued the vaccines, along the way. Had a proactive conversation with my oncologist ~ and he agreed that if I got corona ~ he would immediately place a prescription order...
Something that gave me reassurance, that should now give you reassurance ... There came a day when I realized I was pursuing a multi-layered treatment approach ... in my case, it was ADT injections,...
Hello, Zeke ~ Typically, my visits to Mayo Clinic revolve around visits to 3 of the medical buildings ~ Hilton Building for labs, the Charlton Building for tests and scans, and the Gonda Building, to...
Hello, Zeke T. A typical Mayo Clinic schedule involves a day of testing, and then a consultation with Dr. Kwon the next day, when scan and test results are then shared. For my own convenience, I...
I have some of his music in my collection ... a true talent, in the realm of jazz music ... CYCLONE...
Hello, Zeke ~ In my experiences with Mayo Clinic, appointments are well coordinated. One walks from one building to another, and the buildings are in close proximity. Dr. Kwon is a proponent of using...
Thank you for posting that article, Sr. Sailor. It's an interesting read, and I hope this represents another breakthrough. CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...
Diagnosed in 2013, my local oncologist looks after me like a brother, but I added Dr.Kwon to my team in 2015. He is a maverick in his approach. When I needed additional treatment, he had a Mayo...
I hope this new approach sails through the clinical trials, and becomes a new & viable treatment option! Promising news! Here's to the possibility of new breakthroughs! CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State...
That's great news, Pratoman! After having my PSA assessed at the lab every four weeks, for almost a decade, I now have it assessed every 10 weeks. I might have more PSA scores in my file than most...
This article really underscores how many advances there have been in the treatment and management of prostate cancer, in the past decade. It also highlights the impact of new imaging techniques for...
Hello, Joe70 ~ In regard to your post ... I was in my 40s when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Then, the lung scans came back, and both my lungs were "peppered" with lung nodules. A lung biopsy...
All the treatment procedures and medications that have helped all of us here, collectictively, were based on original research and then clinical trials. When all is said and done, ongoing RESEARCH is...
On the national news tonight, there was a feature story in regard to the immense amount of time that patients in need often have to WAIT to get a doctor's appointment. A key point was the amount of...
Hello, Zeke ~ I started with Lupron, but it did not fully suppress my testosterone, so my PSA showed "spikes and flares." I then tried FIRMAGON. I had very painful & swollen site injection reactions,...
Sending supportive thoughts for healing! With caring thoughts, CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...
May he soar high, and I am mindful of the loss of a loyal member & contributor here. CYCLONE...
We have new members who have asked about experiences with ADT injections. This thread gives great insight, from many loyal members here. CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...
Sending this to the top, for newly diagnosed members. CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...
This is for those who recently joined us, and are facing a new diagnosis. CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...
Sending this to the top, for new battle brothers joining us here. CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University...