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!!
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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?
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!
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.... 🥳💪
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