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15 Months ago I had a psa of 850, 4 mets on bones, numerous lymph nodes infected, etc, etc. I figured I had maybe 24-36 months to live.

Yesterday after body scans, cat scans, etc, I was told all my nodes are normal size and my psa is undetectable.

Now i need something else to bitch to my wife about. Life is so damn unfair.

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YostConner

LOL Sometimes we need a little humor like this. Celebrate the victories!

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paulofaus

Amazing, what treatment plan did you follow?

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As soon as I was diagnosed, I started casodex the same day. 1 week later they pumped me full of Lupron. I then started the Lupron/Chemo treatment based on the e3805 trial results. 6 courses of docetaxel (85mg) 3 weeks apart. That lasted 18 weeks. I now receive Lupron every 3 months and continue to take casodex.

The quacks, I mean doctors told me my fetish for exercise and vegan lifestyle has helped a lot.

Going on chemo right away was the best thing I ever did. My oncologists couldn't believe that I continued to run 5 miles every other day while getting poisoned with chemo.

I'm going to die when it's my turn, not when cancer decides.

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Egerdes in reply to

Going Vegan and exercise was a smart move....Congratulations on take charge of your health....God bless...

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Donder

And I thought I was lucky after three months into Lupron injection and daily 50mg Casodex pills my PSA went from 139 to 0.28, no metastasis. Radiation begins next month. Nicely said and congratulations.

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charmander

Congrats!! wishing I were you

JoelT profile image
JoelT

Ha, Ha Ha. Isn't life tough.

None of us have an expiration date stamped on our heads, this is always important o remember,

Joel

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Daddyishealing in reply toJoelT

I love that Joel . so hard to keep in mind when watching someone you love suffer as my dad is having a hard time with chemo for those of you that haven't done it, do not worry. my dad is also not eating right, taking on enormous stress and hes overweight and I feel that makes the difference too so don't be put off by my experience. thank Joel for the reminder

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Joeym1040

Amen brother....GOD bless & good luck!!!@

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Desanthony

😉

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oakmont16

Similar treatments and results. Hang in there!

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Daddyishealing

I love your humor and your recent advice to a fellow warrior to check back in ten years. xoxo congrats

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Daddyishealing

Casodex with adt....for how long. that's a total androgen blockade correct? forgive me. I learn here

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