Scott123

One thing I've found about the treatments I've had for my PC is that you've got to keep pushing yourself to stay active...even when it 'hurts'. It's a super slippery slope if you stop 'moving' and remember - it's harder to hit a moving target. Much success with your treatments and your 'journey'!

Just wondering how things are progressing......Scott123

SCOTT123....I know it can seem a bit overwhelming, but you are doing the right thing by asking, and reaching out....My case, NOT SHY...ASSERTIVE..LOL...Proactive....unfortunately, not everyone is like...everyone else...we also have doubts, fears, etc...so my best advice to you - (BTW...not much info in your bio but a good start).. If you are not told words like "metastatised" or "not a good match for radiation (BRACHYTHERAPY) treatment:....WHEW...you will be a successful CANCER survivor ....everyone's journey is unique..MINE = 5 months of appointments/treatments/and

I have been PROACTIVELY involved in my healthcare for the past 30 or so years and have some stories about...."pachymeningitis" and "superior saggital sinus thrombosis" and other "potentially fatal" illnesses - other than CANCER that I somehow managed to get through...lol...against all odds....This is not "my first rodeo" as they say...nor my last....

BTW...this pic is TODAYS and I stopped my treatment TUES. 10 pounds gained since Sat. (Maybe the meds and the drs and....or am I doing something right also??)

guess we aren't going "off site"...

Scott: Sorry, I misread your post. Hope the Lupron helps. Good luck with update in Sept.

It sounds like you have started on a series on radiation treatments. 4 years ago after my prostatectomy I had radiation treatments. My main side effect was fatigue. I also started on hormone therapy then as well. That has it's own set of side effects. Best wishes as you progress through radiation.
A survivor, Ross

scott good luck i dont no what i going to yet but i be going to a 2nd dr next friday so take yout time tom

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Sorry to have to welcome you but glad you found us. A lot of help and support/knowledge here. I am also 56 and just diagnosed last December. Had surgery in February of this year. Doing well considering. Let us know how we can help. You are not alone.

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best wishes

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