Good progress on chemo .: Been a while... - Advanced Prostate...

Advanced Prostate Cancer

21,452 members26,870 posts

Good progress on chemo .

Jackpine profile image
8 Replies

Been a while since I’ve posted on my progress ( or lack there of) Sitting in my chair watching the deer grazing in my woods when it’s -15 F with -30 wind chill and sun coming through the window it’s going to be a good day.

I finished my 4th chem infusion last week, PSA is 1.4 after starting at 15.8 . I’m finding the second time through chemo fairly easy and with cold cap have kept most of my hair. In 2019 I did six rounds of LU177, followed by SBRT to a rib and hip. I’m pleased with the results although I had hoped the LU 177 would have kept the beast at bay for a longer time.

I’ve also completed genetic testing and while not BRCA1 or 2 positive I do have the PIK3ca mutation which may give me some new options moving forward. Overall I feel good and my wonderful wife watches me like a hawk to make sure I don’t do something stupid. I have been stage for 4 for 3 years and have had my battles but today is going to be a good day.

I hope today’s battles are small and treatments make and impact. Strength to the warriors and care givers, and those who are suffering we are here for you

Written by
Jackpine profile image
Jackpine
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
8 Replies
greatjohn profile image
greatjohn

Carpe diem

J

tallguy2 profile image
tallguy2

great report!

FightTillTheEnd profile image
FightTillTheEnd

I step at a time - 1 foot in front of the other :-)

larry_dammit profile image
larry_dammit

I too love to sit and watch the deer feed on the acorns in the fall. Good luck with your fight against the monster. 42 months and counting here. 🙏🙏😡

Blueslover profile image
Blueslover

Keep fighting the good fight!

👍

j-o-h-n profile image
j-o-h-n

M wonderful wife watches me like a hawk to make sure I don’t do something stupid. I guess that puts the kibosh on any girl friends...

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 02/14/2020 11:45 PM EST

Jackpine profile image
Jackpine in reply to j-o-h-n

Lol

I like that one John

You may also like...

Chemo Progress Update

just did my 5th Taxotere chemo infusion today and have the typical chemo feeling already. But only...

Early progress - Good news

abiraterone/prednisone along with Lupron to start this battle. I met with my MO on Thursday for my...

Chemo 18 dripping now. Good news on response.

from 120 to 124. All good news. Looks like I am going to be around for a while HappY Dance. If I was

Good News after first chemo - is it sustainable?

had told me that he expected PSA to go up for a while, and that if there was no improvement after 4...

First Scans after Chemo - Good News!

cancerous lymph nodes have all decreased in size and his bone mets are stable. Having no new growth...