Sorry about the double post, summited the first one and site said that I had timed out so typed another one. Getting to old and drifty for this I guess....
A quick update on treatment. I have decided after reading the comments to proceed with radiation to the two lymph nodes that showed on the psma pet ct scan. My first appoint was for an meeting with a...
A brief update on treatment. After reading everyone's comments several times my short range plan is to proceed with targeted radiation to the two lymph nodes that lit up on the psma pet ct scan. My...
All of my prostate treatments has been at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. Talked to two different urologist's and two radiation oncologists. All indicated MO wasn't necessary in my situation. Looking for...
I noticed that an MO was mentioned in both of your replies. I have asked several times about consulting with an mo but was told by the radiation oncologists that was it not necessary. In fact I have...
A brief history: 2010 prostate surgery at Mayo Phoenix, PSA 19, gleason 4x4 2019 very slow psa rise 2021 lost < psa increased to .33 in 8 months 2022 33 radiation treatments at Mayo and one 3 month...
Hello Mel Did you receive the reply that I sent on your question? The college email IT department has gotten very picky on what they allow to go through. I talked to them about it and they said that...
Compiler, I tried sending you an email on two of my email accounts. Came back both times as could not be delivered, server not found. I have added my email to my profile for a short time. Please try...
Wanted to thank all the forum members that gave good advice concerning radiation treatments and what to expect. I started IMRT with 33 treatments on October 3 and finished November 16th. By far the...
Mayo called with a start date of Oct 3 for radiation treatment. Dropped number of treatments from 34 to 33, one less travel day. Since I had issues with full bladder control during the simulation...
Thanks very much for the encouragement, very glad I was not the only one having a bit of a problem. I think they will call with a treatment start date the first week of October. The wife and I are...
Up date on Mayo visit and a couple questions Had two appointments on 9/20/22 and three on 6/21/22. First was a blood draw, second was an MRI. Blood work looked normal except PSA, went from .31 on...
Thanks for the excellent suggestions. I have spent quite a bit of time on the internet looking at possible places to stay that are closer to the Mayo Clinic. Unfortunately, lodging is pretty...
Need some guidance from those that have been down the radiation treatment path. The Doctors at the Mayo Clinic advised radiation treatment plus ADT. To start the process I have two appointments...
Up date on treatment options. We went to our scheduled appointment at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix Arizona this morning. Due to Dr. Wong having tested positive for corvid we visited with his internist...
Quick up date on todays doctor appointment, 8/29/2022 The PSA test went from .22 on 5/19/22 to .31 8/24/22. Seems like the cancer, where ever it is located, has decided to wake up and get moving....
Thank you all for your reply's. You have mentioned several things that I had not thought about. For some reason I was thinking radiation oncologist only, had not considered a medical oncologist....
I posted a few weeks back seeking information about a trip to MD Anderson cancer center in Houston Texas. We made the long drive to Houston and visited with the Proton therapy center concerning...
Hello Steve, I have a meeting with the person assigned to my case tomorrow. Lodging is on our list to ask about. Was hoping that I could gleam a bit of wisdom from locals or those who have stayed in...
Have a couple of questions for those that have had treatment at MD Anderson in Houston. Very brief background: After a year of tests, rising PSA and biopsies I had prostate cancer (Robotic) surgery...