Metastatic prostate cancer

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Don't know ya, never talked to ya, but your in my thoughts and prayers. Get well sir!
 
When I was 60 years old 9 years ago, I went to the Dr. because I had Rosacea and a Planters wart. He fixed me up on both ends, and asked if I ever had a PSA test, which I hadn't. My PSA was elevated. So I went to an Oncologist at the same Hospital. The biopsy was the worst part. I had early stage prostate cancer and qualified for radioactive seeds to be inserted into my prostate. After the procedure, it looked like I got kicked in the groin by a Shetland pony. Some time later I went to the Dr. and said thanks for asking me about taking a PSA. He replied that he didn't remember doing so, and very seldom does. I am not usually that lucky.
 
Good Luck to you Sir , I Pray you beat it ! Two years ago at 57 my Doc sent me on to the Oncologist after PSA level was up . I had early Prostate cancer and did nine weeks radiation . So far , so good . Yes Please do get checked and get your colonoscopy after 50 Guys . I was afraid the first time but the prep the day before was the worst part .
 
Snuffy, best of luck to you. Take every day and make the most of it that you can. Even if smelling a rose first thing in the morning takes all the energy you've got.

"Ain't gonna spend the rest of my life, Quietly fading away" (from an old Alan Parsons' Project song). Make all the noise you can!
 
God heals his people one way or the other.
It may not be in this life on earth, but once we cross the Jordan into Heaven true healing is given by the Great Physician!
If we are healed here, it's the blessing of a few more years to enjoy this life and spread His word!
Love you brother!
 
Looks like you got a bunch of prayer warriors interceding on your behalf, I certainly will include you in mine. May the Lord's peace and strength be with you.
 
Don't wait till you're 55. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 52. The cancer had spread beyond the prostate but not to the lymph nodes.

My dad died of metastatic prostate cancer. I started PSA testing at age 42.

Doing so saved my life. I had a very aggressive type of prostate cancer. I never would have made it to 55.

If there's a history of prostate cancer in your family GET CHECKED!

I'm past the five year mark now, so I guess it can be said I beat it, but there were consequences. I lost the ability to control my urine flow and I lost the ability to have an erection.

My prayers are with ya.
 
I read this thread and feel the care and compassion we as a group feel for you Snuffy. Most don't know you except thru your comments here, buit we know and care. I also am heartened by the sharing of God here. Sometimes we may feel alone in the world but always remember God don't make junk and he is with you thru this. Never give up....you don't know who your life may touch; in the hospital, at the store or anywhere. As others have said and more eloquently, I do hold you in my prayers.
 
My first trip to my oncologist today gave me a lot more info. A positive name for the type of bone cancer, metastatic derived from prostate cancer. The treatment regimen will be beamed radiation to shrink the tumors, and 2 types of oral chemotherapy. I begin both tomorrow, the radiation will be 5 sessions, then done. The chemo will be as long as I can tolerate it. Doc says half tolerate it pretty well, the other half don't, their survival rate is lower. Anybody see a reason to chut cher mout, just take it?

No predictions,,,--- yet. Too soon, maybe in 3-4 months. Time to get serious on a bucket list. For sure one more deer hunt with my son, or as many as I can do yet. Turkeys in the spring, maybe some fishing.

More to come, pretty beat from running to the Green Bay vets clinic and four different doctor offices.
 
I just noticed your sig. line, TANSTAAFL. (There Are No Such Things As A Free Lunch) this is true for in the end we pay for everything we get or do.
But we also get rewarded for things we do in life. It may not be a free lunch but the love of friends and family have a better taste then anything I have ever eaten.
Chemo . I had it pumped into me five days a week for seven weeks, boy was that fun.
Chances are it will make you sick, but hopefully not so sick that you can’t take it. I wish you the best in this fight. It will not be easy and you will need to push yourself and not give up. You will have that day when you just want to give up, but remember that the good Lord will be there to hold your hand to get you through the day.
 
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A prayer from the Poper can never hurt. And there are times it has been said to help. My prayers are with you, though we have never met nor spoke.

I just recently lost a very good friend, so my spirits are not what they should be. What Gunny has said throughout this thread are truly words of wisdom and compassion. All I can say offer is to a, do your best to make any amends, love those that touch your life, and always keep your faith in the Lord.
 
Thanks for the kick in the butt reminder as you are potentially helping lots of others. For myself, it reminds me to that colonscopy this year. Prayers and wishes for strength, endurance, and peace to you and your family.
 
Saddened to learn of your condition, snuffy, and really appreciate your turning it into an exhortation.
I join the many others praying on your behalf. Grace and peace to you.
 
readyeddy said:
I will pray for you brother and thank you for the reminder.
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Sarge7402 said:
Hang in t here pardner and don't give up hope. Will keep you in our prayers.
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A quite a few men have caught the meaning of why I posted this thread, here and over on the cast boolits forum. Made a few men think about getting checked. Don't just think about it make an appointment! If you have a family doctor, any doc can do it, there must be bunghole 101 in med school. He could also refer you to a urologist . One respondent said he had regular checkups when he was in his late 40's, just 2 years after a clen check, he was found to be in stage 4 prostate cancer. BUT it was removed and was clean 5 years later.

It IS humiliating to have a finger pushed up where the sun don't shine, GET OVER IT! The anatomy of our bodies is such that the rectum lies just behind and tight against the prostate. A good doc can feel for the relative size, and any lumps. Those lumps could be cancerous.

Second, have a blood test for your PSA.(Prostate-Specific Antigen). A family doctor can also order that test. An enlarged prostate, or one that's NOT smooth, AND a PSA of over 4.0 would indicate the need for a biopsy(step three). That's when a urologist would enter the picture. That gets pretty complicated and is even more humiliating. It's called hollow needle biopsy. They numb the,,--Aw phooey if you get that far you'll find out!

In my case they supposedly caught it early, enlarged prostate, rising PSA, and of the 6 or 8 biopsy needles one had cancer cells. Several times the cancer was missed. When my prostate was removed via the Da-vincy robot,(2010), some cells were left behind. The PSA didn't drop low enough, so I went through 33 treatments under the beamed radiation. It missed some too. Then the testosterone control injections called Eligard. That worked for the last6 years. I was told back then that the survival average was 5-10 years, well, not too bad, it's been fun.
 
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