ROBERT-97681

Hi Robert my Husband as just been diagnosed with this Cancer and I would like it if he could join the Facebook Group but when I clicked on it is says it is unavailable is this so? He has started no treatment as yet but had all the Scans and Biopsies and will be told tomorrow what is going to happen next. He has a Gleason score of 8

I was wondering how you are doing......after 1 year....

Robert: Good luck as you start this hormone therapy. I have been 3 years+ on these and continue on for who knows how long. I take megace to help control hot flashes. It helps but I still get overheated several times a night. The usual sex does not work, I need extra help for any e and expect that will be the case as long as I'm on hormones. I have found that the mood swings continue but have diminished over time. I have been blessed with a great wife and family. Wishing you the best as you continue this PC journey. A survivor, Ross

Robert: Just a follow up. Your journey has similiarities to mine. Prostatectomy, Radiation and 3 years of hormone (Lupron, Casadex & now Xgeva) therapy. Today I'm 99% continent, ed is a part of my current life and my last psa was .008>. I exercise, play tennis and love my life as it is. I pray for all men in this journey. Wishing you best wishes going forward. A survivor, Ross

Robert,
I think what you are enduring is what we all have to varying degrees...suddenly finding yourself in "a club" you never wanted to join is unsettling. I found that I needed to find as much information as I could to understand what possibilities exist. The unknown is scary, but once you know what might be in store (positive and negative) you can start getting your head around it. I imagine you have checked out my story - Ive had the robotic surgery, radiation, and a hormone treatment, and I am fine now (different than before, but fine) I still have incontinence and ED, but even that is managable....My PSA is very low, I dont live in fear, and although it was a long year of procedures, tests, body changes, and emotions, I feel very positive about my situation and my future. ATTITUDE is vital....allow yourself a down day or 2 but dont dwell there...whether you think you can, or you think you cant, you're right! (Henry Ford).... feel free to reach out if you have any questions

Hi!

We are all in this, together.

fusilier
James 2:24

Robert: 3 years ago just before Christmas, I was diagnosed. That was a hard time for me, but I got through it. Now 3 three yrs after, I'm feeling good with a PSA at <.08. My story is here and is just 1 version of how this PC journey can go.

Best wishes for the holidays and going forward.
A survivor, Ross

Hi Robert and welcome to the site! I'm happy you found us but sorry for the reason. I wish you luck with your treatment in the future. If you have any questions post them at the top in the QUESTIONS tabs this way everyone can see them and help you. Lots of great people on here that will help you with questions or just be here to listen. I hope your having a good day!

Welcome..I've been recently treated..same cancer as you. You can view my history at my page and get an idea of what I've done so far. Good luck
Tom

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