Keep up the battle

[jackdrum]

There is hope and hopefully things are getting better

This post is just to let some of you know that there can be hope. I know I am not going to win the battle either, unless I win by having a good heart attack.

I am now 86 and was dxed with PC 30 years and 1 1/2 months ago, and come next friday the 26 will be my 30 year anniversary of the RP, which started my trip to win this battle. I know it is not winnable unless something else gets me first.

I am trying to beat is as long as i can as my wife of 64 years is hadicapped and needs my help as long as I can stick aroun.

I am now on Erleada, and lupron, and they are causing me many side effects

Prayers and best wishes to you all.

[tango65]

Very impressive, I have been on this journey for 18 years and I believe I will not get close to your 30 years.

Best of luck on your journey.

[Hidden in reply to tango65]

18 ain’t nothing to sneeze at . Wow!😳

[Hidden]

You’re a fantastic man to do what you have done . Amazing story . God Bless you and your wife🙏

[GoEZ]

You are a candle in the darkness. Thanks for the hope.

[jackdrum]

I was all good for 12 years, then psa started climbing, and in 2005 I had 42 radiation treatments, in the last few years I have been on lupron, and it had spre ad to my ribs and 10 more radiation treatments which burnt my back and my lungs some. I will not take more radiation,

I will probably stay on the lupron and the Erleada as long as I can stand it, but I am getting there I think.

[Bodysculpture]

Wow

That's amazing

Very impressive indeed

Just getting around the acceptance stage

Its grueling but necessary

With gleason 9 advanced PC it's unlikely I get there without intervention

It is however good to know many of my brothers will carry on

Don't know what I would do without Healthunlocked

Many days they got me through some awful times

I am a worrier by nature

Can you imagine

[jackdrum in reply to Bodysculpture]

Hope this gives you hope that your can beat my record. I expect that you may see a complete cure for PC in your life time.

I don't feel that I will see that, as I am a long way down the road.

God bless all you fellow PC ers. and best of luck to you all.

Jack

[Hidden in reply to jackdrum]

Thank you for kind message. Good thing to read before bed - makes us feel hopeful.

👍🏼😊

[Curehunter]

Thank you for your post. You are an inspiration to all of us especially the recently diagnosed. I've completed 4 months since DX!

[treedown]

Thank you, you sound like a true warrior. Hearing this gives me hope. Best wishes to you and yours.

[mine1958 in reply to treedown]

Always remember rivers run One Direction they never run backwards and it never looks back

[jackdrum in reply to treedown]

Thanks much, Just trying to do what I can.

[garyi]

Inspirational...keep on keeping on!

[j-o-h-n]

Hello Jack, Where are you located? I want to drink the same water you're drinking. 64 years with the same woman? You both deserve medals. Give her my regards and tell she's married to a sweetheart of a guy.....God Bless and keep posting here.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 06/22/2020 10:47 PM DST

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

I live in central Illinois, Morton to be exact, My wife has been slightly handicapped from polio at a early age, but healthy otherwise most of her life. She is having to use a walker now, bu t that's not bad. The good Lord has blessed in many ways.

You all have a good day.

[tallguy2]

You are doing great! Love this story. I hope to make it to age 86! keep on truckin'