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havit2
havit2 Member Posts: 21
edited March 2014 in Prostate Cancer #1
In January 2010 my PSA was 978 and in early February I had a biopsy and bone scan done. Biopsy was positive with a gleason of 3+3 and bone scan also came back with mets to pelvis, femur and spine. February 22 I underwent orchiectomy surgery and started daily casodex treatment. As of June 1st my PSA went to 0.1 and I am living an almost normal life again.
Each and every day I have is more precious than ever before and I understand that a cure is no longer possible but survival is my primary concern. I am determined to stay positive and I pray for each and everyone here to have the strength to continue this journey and face each day with optimism. Please pray for me too

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  • 142
    142 Member Posts: 169
    #2
    Welcome
    I certainly wish you did not qualify to be a part of this PCa world, but welcome just the same. Please ask questions and use us to vent if you need to. There are a lot of men and significant others who post here, and some with a similar experience may be able to offer their experiences.
    I'm in the world of DaVinci and followup radiation, so have a different path, but we all end up watching our PSA tests.
    My best wishes, and again, welcome.
  • griff 1
    griff 1 Member Posts: 114
    #3
    havit2
    i hope all goes good for you at least u have family and this website. good people on here for sure. post anytime and we will try to help. good luck griff
  • lewvino
    lewvino Member Posts: 1,010 Member
    #4
    Sorry to read your news but
    Sorry to read your news but you are among friends here. I will definetly keep you in my prayers.

    Just curious how old are you?

    Larry age 55
    10 month post davince surgery.
  • havit2
    havit2 Member Posts: 21
    #5
    lewvino said:

    Sorry to read your news but
    Sorry to read your news but you are among friends here. I will definetly keep you in my prayers.

    Just curious how old are you?

    Larry age 55
    10 month post davince surgery.

    I am 57 and thank you, and
    I am 57 and thank you, and everyone here, for your concern. I very much needed to find a place to communicate my thoughts and share experiences.
  • Trew
    Trew Member Posts: 932 Member
    #6
    I joined this group by
    I joined this group by accident! When the conductor called "All Aborad" I thought I was getting on the other train headin' the other direction.
  • ejn
    ejn Member Posts: 64
    #7
    Havit2
    You have come to right place. I also found this site accidentally while researching on the net. I am still waiting for sugery right now but I found this to be a great place for info, hope, and even some great humor at times. Staying positive always helps. You are among new freinds.

    Ed
  • griff 1
    griff 1 Member Posts: 114
    #8
    ejn said:

    Havit2
    You have come to right place. I also found this site accidentally while researching on the net. I am still waiting for sugery right now but I found this to be a great place for info, hope, and even some great humor at times. Staying positive always helps. You are among new freinds.

    Ed

    ed
    when is your surgery and is it going to be robiotic or what. i had mine on june 23rd and i am still sore. griff
  • ejn
    ejn Member Posts: 64
    #9
    griff 1 said:

    ed
    when is your surgery and is it going to be robiotic or what. i had mine on june 23rd and i am still sore. griff

    Griff,
    I am having DaVinci on 8/11/10 in St Louis. I have been waiting weeks now and it is driving me crazy. I have a very good idea what to expect as far as recovery goes thanks to the forums I visit. I really want to get back to work as soon as I can so I am interested in things I can do now to help with recovery when the time comes. You know daytime TV sucks and I would rather be at work than home during the day.

    Ed
  • JR1949
    JR1949 Member Posts: 230
    #10
    havit2 said:

    I am 57 and thank you, and
    I am 57 and thank you, and everyone here, for your concern. I very much needed to find a place to communicate my thoughts and share experiences.

    Welcome To The "Club"
    Welcome to the "club". this is a good place for information and sharing. Hope all goes well for you.

    JR

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