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Stage IV journey begins...

Buff1977
Buff1977 CSN Member Posts: 25 Member
in Prostate Cancer #1

My cancer is back. I had a PSA done in January of this year…. 8.1…it had been a 0.34 six months before. Doctors could not believe that the result was that high after such a short time. It is an aggressive monster that eventually went to 9.4 in July. PET scan showed 8 bone lesions with 1 large one on my spine. No organ or lymph node invasion. ADT has knocked PSA down to under 1 now. My prognosis was not good to begin….but I was kinda thinking I might just slip by….anyway I am going to Mayo Clinic and Minnesota Oncology for treatment. These two guys know their stuff and have started me on chemo. If you think ADT is tough….you aint seen anything until chemo ! It has kicked my **** for the last week but Im coming out of it today ! (maybe lol !) Saying lots of prayers ! I am in pretty good shape for 66 and hoping to add to that. Really fatigued and sleep 2 or 3 times a day. I am 5 1/2 years into this and plan on being around for another 10. Positive attitude is No. 1 as far as I am concerned. Oh ya….I wont be having any penetration sex for the rest of my life..so I got that going for me….lol ! Just another brick in the wall !

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  • Josephg
    Josephg CSN Member Posts: 552 Member
    #2

    So sorry to read about your latest PCa development.

    Hang in there, and let's see what these institutions can do for you.

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  • Clevelandguy
    Clevelandguy CSN Member Posts: 1,363 Member
    edited October 8 #3

    Hi,

    Keep on fighting, can’t imagine ADT and chemo side effects back to back. Are they going to hit the lesions with some form or radiation?

    Dave 3+4

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  • Buff1977
    Buff1977 CSN Member Posts: 25 Member
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    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1724793#Comment_1724793

    Hey

    No radiation planned at this time. Looking to kill the microscopic cancer cells right now. Really small spots except for the spine and its not all that large. Like I said, the ADT stopped the spread for now. My main problem has been with digestive system. I have had cramping with diarrhea and without diarrhea. Its that cramping that has hit me. My walking has taken a hit also. I may get some in today ! These guys I got are really confident and I guess I am also. I will keep everybody informed on the chemo journey. It might help someone get through it easier. Buff

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  • swl1956
    swl1956 CSN Member Posts: 292 Member
    #5

    Hang in there Buff,

    I'm curious to which chemo agent are you getting. Taxotere?

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