Great news to share!

[kick-prostate-cancer]

We have some very, very good news to share with all of you.

My husband, Lance, had his bloodwork, Bone Scan and CT Scan recently done. The bloodwork showed a PSA of <0.01, which is considered undetectable. The results of both of his recent scans (Bone Scan and CT Scan) showed no new metastases, and shrinkage or elimination of the ones he has/had. Therefore, all of his doctors are extremely pleased with the results of the aggressive treatment.

Lance has a team of very intelligent doctors who constantly impress us with being up-to-date, or even ahead of the curve, with their prostate cancer knowledge. All (Radiation Oncologist, Urologist, both Medical Oncologists) feel that Lance’s cancer is currently dormant!!

So, here is the plan going forward (until his PSA starts to rise on 2 consecutive blood tests and/or metastases show up on one or both scans in the future):

•Bloodwork/PSA checked every 3 months

•Continuation of Lupron (Androgen Deprivation Therapy so he has zero testosterone) with shots every 3 months

•Xgeva shot every 6 months to help with bone density

•Bone Scan every 6 months

•CT Scan every 12 months

That’s it!! No new medicines or treatments.

Time to celebrate!! We’re going on a Mississippi River Cruise (brand new ship) next month as our reward!!

[Tub111]

Excellent news!!! So happy for you both, and enjoy the well deserved break and vacation!!!

👍

Sheri (cheerleader for you all now)

[kick-prostate-cancer in reply to Tub111]

Thank you! We need to take the good news when we get it, right?

[Tub111 in reply to kick-prostate-cancer]

Absolutely!!! Every little positive is a large hurdle overcome. Enjoy each other’s company each and every day...

[16starsky]

That is fantastic news. Best wishes to you both, and enjoy your cruise, you can now relax and enjoy this time xx

[Geanton]

Great news god will be with you

[tom67inMA]

Woo-hoo! Great news! I looked at your husband's "origin story" in an earlier post of yours, and it sounds very similar to my story. In September 2017 my PSA was 2.0 and by most measures I was a healthy 49 year old. By October 2018 my PSA was 216 with widespread metastases to bones. My oncologist thinks the cancer was there (and spreading?) for years before my PSA shot up. The biopsy showed the left side of my prostate to be almost cancer free, it was all in the right half.

Today I am also <0.01 PSA with an improved bone scan. Currently on Lupron, monthly Xgeva, and Abiraterone. The oncologist isn't planning any further scans unless he has reason to suspect something, either in the blood work or how I'm feeling. Not sure I agree with that but really not very motivated to go looking for a different opinion at the moment.

Celebrate and enjoy life! Isn't it awesome when treatments don't change and life can be stable for a while?

[Magnus1964]

Terrific news, celebrate and enjoy.

[Mikeski]

Fantastic news and great plan. Enjoy!

[j-o-h-n]

Great news!!! Where is he being treated and doctors names? All info voluntary.

Make sure that on your "Mississippi River Cruise" that you and husband won't have to row....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Thursday 10/24/2019 4:59 PM DST

[jimreilly]

congrats! enjoy that cruise!

[Collarpurple]

Enjoy every moments🎉. Enjoy a normal time

Hope it stays like that forever. 🙏🙏

[siouxbee19]

That is wonderful news, thank you for sharing! I pray this continues, you both have a much-deserved relaxing, fun trip, and best to you both going forward!

[Hidden]

You are right to celebrate ....Let that Mississippi moon keep shining its light on you . I’ve been clear for almost five years .. did 8weeks imrt ,still on adt plus I did orchiectomy ... the castration club ,I call it . That’s the goal ,to stay resistant ., I wish you along continued undetech status sir .. Keep the ol’ paddle wheel turning and kick -Prostate- Cancer ‘s butt.... 🥳💪