Forever young

[Pokeragain]

In 1996 I had a blood test that showed a PSA of 8. Unfortunately my doctor said, Get a biopsy in six months. The biopsy was negative. 2 years later my PSA went from 8 to 13.5. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. A second biopsy showed 2 large tumors in my prostate. My new doctor immediately administered radiation seeding and 30 days of beam radiation. I was cancer free for 5 years when my PSA started to rise. I was put on Lupron and had normal PSA for another 5 years when the Lupron stopped working. I opted for testicular surgery. Had normal PSA for another 5 years when my PSA elevated to 43. I was given 9 treatments of chemotherapy. I was very fortunate to have minimal side effects, (fingernails turned black). Psa returned to normal for 2 months. I am now on enzalutimide and my PSA is normal, 0.13. I am now 75 years young, doing my GIGong and Tai Chi. Running and lifting weights every day. Fishing, hunting, hiking and looking and feeling 40. Going on a 10 day cruise to Alaska with my daughter in a couple of months.. Don't know how much longer I have but I'm enjoying whatever the rest of my life gives me. Every day is a gift. Thank God and God bless the Veterans hospital for keeping me alive.

[Chiquis]

Very encouraging to read your story. Love your attitude. God bless you.

Erika🙏🖒

[ewhite999]

Right on, right on, right on!

[kmack57]

Thanks, you give me hope.

Kevin

[Tomkrug]

Very encouraging. Thank you for sharing.

[Break60]

Wonderful to see another gent beating the odds!

[j-o-h-n]

Great News!!!

I'm with you, I'd like to poke her again and again and again.

Good Luck and Good Health.

j-o-h-n Sunday 03/25/2018 12:11 PM EDT

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

I still play poker but my poking days are over.

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

Too bad.... Well I play solitaire, with a good hand you don't need a partner. LOL

Good Luck and Good Health.

j-o-h-n Monday 03/26/2018 5:32 PM EDT

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

That's funny. Original. Keep smiling.

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

I try I try... you keep smiling too... laughter is the best medicine.

Good Luck and Good Health.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 03/27/2018 4:43 PM EDT

[BigRich]

God has given me 20 years like yourself, and I believe, I can get another 5 to 10 years Of life. Enjoy life, and I don't sweat the small stuff. In another 5 years let us compare notes.

God Bless,

Rich