Dr. Luke's has been amazing. My first injection(Lu-177) was done on Monday April 26th at approximately noon. I've had scans and evaluations almost every day since the treatment...and the staff is so amazing I can't over state it. I've been feeling very well, all things considered. I noticed some shortness of breath(possibly due to being almost 1000 feet above sea level from our usual 0 feet above in South Florida) ....also a slight bit of nausea. Much less side effects than generally felt with chemo. My next injection is 7 weeks away and before it I will receive another PSMA pet Scan.
The people in Omaha are very friendly and nice. Coming from South Florida it's like taking a time machine and going back to the U.S. that I remember as a child. Everyone speaks so beautifully and there's none of the "tower of Babel" feeling I get in the crazy melting pot of South Florida. I still miss our house and my baby, Sparky. I think he will be coming up with me when I get a chance to go back down for a visit. I have acclimated to the temperature difference....it was 49 degrees this morning driving to the Dr's Office. Back home it's already in the 90's every day with 1000 percent humidity.
Dr. Luke and his staff....Emily, Kathy, Angela, Shelby, etc are all GREAT. It still feels like a miracle that I am here. Just one month ago...as I was planning on a trip to Israel to get the treatment....it wasn't even a "dream". Life is Beautiful. Pic is me...all dressed on our way to the Doctor's yesterday for my one week from start date visit.
P.S. Richard is doing very well. We're enjoying the gym, hot tub and pool at our extended stay suites....
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Looking great John (oh I get it). Glad this has been such a good experience for you. When will you have an idea of the success of the treatment? I foresee no other outcome and wishing you well, but being w/o your Sparky must be tough.
The full effect of PSMA Lutetium treatment will first be seen several weeks after two or three treatments have been completed. That’s my experience after ten such treatments during the last 4-5 years.
With the neuropathy I have in my feet, I find most sketchers very comfortable these are particularly comfortable. But I do love my croc flip-flops.... Comfort, at this point, is everything!
Thanks for the update on you and the country. Your "tower" insight is intriguing. I encourage you to journal. Living life from the ever present PCa waiting room can offer a humbling window view of the world, allowing us to either graciously or venomously come to terms with morality. This disease gives us new eyes from which to see our day. At least that part of this journey can be a gift.
I feel as though most days I am seeing things from a rarefied environment. People around me seems so inconsequential with the things they find important. It’s somewhat difficult for me to relate to their petty traumas.The disease and the treatments and the side effects have made me much more patient most of the time and calm. Since I don’t feel as though I have control I find it easier to relax.
Wonderful news. Wishing you all the best. Enjoy central USA, it really is nice..my time in Kansas City (both KAN and MO) was really fun.. So different than college towns I was living in at the time in the south west and Calif..
It is like the exact opposite of where we come from. It seems to run so smoothly and organized. The city itself and Dr. Luke’s office and every restaurant we’ve been in so far.
This is great news! Very glad to hear that this has been a good experience, it is always so inspiring to hear stories of good doctors and staff, working together with men to keep the cancer at bay (where it should be!).
This is great news. I had mine done in Germany and am curious what dosage they started you out with and what they project the next dose to be. You made the right choice. Thanks.
I hope and pray that your results match your experience so far. I lived in S Dakota for two years followed by 5 in Miami and now in NY. Midwesterners in general very sincere and cordial. Still keep in touch with a few since the mid 70’s. All the best.
Dude! You’re rockin’ that shirt and you’ll be rockin’ that treatment! Good luck, to both you and your doctors. Keep on posting the trip. We’re all with ya!
Thanks for keeping us up to date....Good to hear that you're enjoying fly over country....and that so far your treatment is just a tad of a bad reaction......
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
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This is great to hear for the rest of us . You always are positive . I appreciate that. Stay strong greatjohn! ❤️🙏
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