Been reading site for a year and finally introducing myself.

[Wdoug]

Diagnosed about 2 years ago with PSA of 26 and had 6 biopsies and a TERP? in the previous 8 years. They did an MRI and another difficult biopsy which discovered Gleason 9 up where biopsies seldom reach. Put on Lupron and then 40 radiation treatments. Now just normal hormone side effects with pain peeing and fatigue being the most uncomfortable. PSA was .01 and .03. One more year on Lupron then the test period to see what's happening. All else is OK to good!

[LF27]

Hi Wdoug, Glad you're doing well and hope you find some helpful information in here. Beautiful young lady in your life there too! Be well.

[Wdoug in reply to LF27]

Thank you!

[Dan59]

Hi WDoug, It sounds like you are doing well. Welcome to the group. That is one beautiful little girl there. Being with the kids is good for the soul and keeps us young in spirit.

Dan

[Wdoug in reply to Dan59]

So right about kids -- nothing like a young one's unconditional love for an old 74 YO guy.

[Hidden in reply to Wdoug]

Magic!!

[Litlerny]

Hi, Doug

Welcome to the club. It sounds like you are doing quite well with your treatment and keeping your PSA in the undetectable range with minimal and hopefully very tolerable side effects. Attitude makes a huge difference, and that pretty smile has got to cheer you up and reinforce all the things you have to live for and enjoy. Best wishes to you. Have a blessed day.

Mark

[Wdoug in reply to Litlerny]

Thanks, Gabriella is indeed a blessing in my life!

[j-o-h-n]

Greetings Wdoug...

It's good you finally came out of the shadows and to know you're fighting the good fight. Cute kid, is she for sale? (LOL).

Good Luck and Good Health.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 03/14/2018 2:39 PM EDT

[Wdoug in reply to j-o-h-n]

Thanks for the wishes as its not really a condition any of us want to be in, but here we are supporting one another. And she is PRICELESS!

[Hidden in reply to Wdoug]

You got that right. Lucky man !

[Hidden]

Beautiful little girl. The more time with her the better. Children brighten this old world. We are just living the life. Find joy where we can .I see you have love. Keep chugging along, that’s what we do .. keep trucking!