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10/13/2014 PSA @552.2 What a long strange trip it's been

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Hey y'all,

It's the 8th anniversary of my PSA at 552.2. Then the journey began

"Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did?

Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid

And I'm still standing after all this time"

photos.google.com/share/AF1...

So grateful to still be here, working, hiking, and enjoying Life

Mahalo to Malecare on HU for the advice, experiences, and the support💙

Big Hug from CA💙

Fight on

Randy

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ArizonaMike

Your fighting spirit is an inspiration Doc! Andrea & I think of you often! Keep on Truckin!!!

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Nusch

Hi Randy, so well done! I like your video and blog. I feel a bit like you: DXed 11/23/2017 with PSA 2.222 and after ADT, chemo, RP and RT currently undetectable (under Lupron). Why I feel a bit like you? Because I‘m a marathon runner, too - since my youth - and I still run daily around 8 miles, approaching 68 years of age. I trust that running contributed strongly to my survival.

Let’s keep on running - it seems to be our life. Enjoy your day, warrior!

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dockam in reply to Nusch

That's so awesome for you to be running 8 miles/day!!!

I have ADT induced anemia and low hemoglobin and am in no shape to do a marathon or even a 1/2. But, I am still so grateful to still be able to hit the pavement hiking to offset the side effects esp the osteopenia that I have.

IMHO, the marathon fitness helped to prevent neuropathy with the 37 chemos that I've had so far.

Fight on Brother

Randy

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Nusch in reply to dockam

I have low anemia and low hemoglobin, too - just under the low limit. Wouldn’t run a marathon now, but the 8 miles are a must. What helps me: weight lifting to gain at least some muscles again and whole food plant based diet. Some mornings I’m very fatigued, but then I kick myself in my a.. and start running. 99 of 100 times I feel much better afterwards.

Osteopenia is something which I deal with, too.

Have a great day, wherever you are!

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dockam in reply to Nusch

Yup, pretty much after any workout, your mood lifts.

And you also have a wonderful day/weekend/life!!!

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Wings-of-Eagles

Indeed your Journey has been so very awesome and inspiring. Great lyrics and very applicable to you , my brother!. I am Sooo jealous you got to see Elton in concert, even though I've seen him 10 times, you are right at 75 years old, he still rocks. I hope to get there soon. You and Todd Seals are my PCa Heros. Keep it going my main man, and keep the faith!

Wings over So Cal

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dockam in reply to Wings-of-Eagles

Mahalo for that Bruddah, but Todd Seals is way more bad*ss than I am :-)

menshealth.com/health/a2530...

And you Keep on Keepin' on youtu.be/8lwoS1uhKj4

Fight on

Randy

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erjlg3

You're inspiring so many others Randy

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dockam in reply to erjlg3

Mahalo nui loa,

In Hawaii it's called Spreading Aloha and it has kinda become my raison d'être with #stageivpca . Just lil ole me trying as much as I can to be a positive, optimistic presence.

I said in a previous post that I was quoted in an Athlinks Blog post that " I’ve always said that we are in a great big pond and I want to make ripples that extend out and affect people that I may never meet"

blog.athlinks.com/2017/05/1...

The screenshot is from Facebook. I received the msg late Monday after the Sunday concert. She also said that her Dad passed from PCa :-(. What a crazy, small world thing that happened💙

FB msg from Tiarra's relative in HNL
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dockam in reply to dockam

and she continued

Page 2 on FB msg
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erjlg3 in reply to dockam

Love this Randy

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dockam in reply to erjlg3

Yea, that Lady in Hawaii msging me was such an "out of the clear blue sky" thing. I sent that screenshot to Tiarra, my Elton companion, to make sure that lady was legit. Tiarra confirmed it. You never know when ripples could touch someone.

Now I have a meal with Tiarra's Ohana when I'm back home in Hawaii💙

In Tiarra's FB post about us, she said "a closed mouth don't get fed" meaning if you don't ask, it'll never happen. Life is still Beautiful. Be Kind y'all

Much Aloha - Randy

Tiarra FB post
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MateoBeach

You go Randy! Love your spirit and inspiration. Paul

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dockam in reply to MateoBeach

Mahalo nui loa, I wanna have my spirit perfuse y'all with Good Vibrations

youtu.be/B0yoiBYbT2I

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KocoPr

your an inspiration Randy

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dockam in reply to KocoPr

Mahalo nui loa and here's to many more years for all of us PCa victims.

youtu.be/z_Jx9nqnxOM

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Carlosbach

Grateful that you have chosen to spread encouragement Randy. I know I enjoy and benefit from your posts.

Like Special K (Kaliber) I have been inspired to redouble my efforts to seize life. Here's a pic from my zip lining and camping trip with my grandson.

Zip Line across lake
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dockam in reply to Carlosbach

YAAASSS, zip lining sounds like so much fun!!! I'm so glad that you're taking my lil posts to get out yourself to enjoy the Ohana and the Great Outdoors💙

Live Long and Prosper

Randy

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Carlosbach

Mahalo for your sharing encouragement

LLAP

wow552? Got to keep on truckin! 🤙🏽❤️

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dockam in reply to

And it went to 633 - 10 days later - was a lil nuclear explosion of PCa cells 😂

Then 840.2 on 12/01/2014

We all are Truckin

youtu.be/OmobR6pJZZQ

Fight on

Randy

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son of a gun? I was a high of just 20 .. mama Mia! It’s you great attitude that I admire! ❤️✌️🙏

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And you also have an Awesome Attitude Brother

Never knew that Sam Cooke covered this :

youtu.be/lnErt_ff8-w

And we gotta do this too:

youtu.be/SND3v0i9uhE

Carpe dang Diem y'all

in reply to dockam

Didn’t they sing this in the” jungle book”? 🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️

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dockam in reply to

Like this: youtu.be/08NlhjpVFsU

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fmenninger

hey Doc:

Your doing great…Keep on running and I’ll keep on skating! Stay strong

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dockam in reply to fmenninger

Mahalo nui loa, we all need to Keep on Keepin on

Don't wanna skate, cuz if I sprain a wrist, there goes my being a DDS :-)

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Boywonder56

Slaentje'

Gotta love the irish slaentje'
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dockam in reply to Boywonder56

Lol, Mahalo and that is so great 😂 youtu.be/l8EoIcG-ZBU

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London441

You set the standard sir. Especially for love, positivity, perseverance. Happy for you and for us to get your updates. 🌴

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dockam in reply to London441

Mahalo Brother, just wanna make as much of a positive as I can :-)

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DarrylPartner

just an FYI. Your Mahalo should be to Malecare, not to HU. Hu is just the platform we use. It is Malecare and our community that is supporting you here.

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dockam in reply to Darryl

Okay cool, Mahalo and I blame ADT

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CharlieBC

My wife recommended I run 4-8 miles a day for a year. I asked "Then what?" She replied "Turn around and come home". (Stolen from someone more clever than I)

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dockam in reply to CharlieBC

Lol, yea I've heard that before - it's always funny

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nuc1111

Great- more of the same we hope

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dockam in reply to nuc1111

Yes Brother, trying to make my own Luck LOL. But, seriously, wanna see, do, taste, and hear things whilst I am able

Live long and Prosper

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Lrv44221

Congratulations Randy 🌹👍

Since the significant drop in your PSA

Do you feel comfortable positing what you did and when?

I know I would like to know.

Thank You Much🦋🦋🦋🦋🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

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dockam in reply to Lrv44221

Good morning from CA,

In 2015 started ADT in 01/2025, then in 02/2015 started Taxotere per CHAARTED trial. MO gave me 9 more than the 6 protocol, as I was doing great, but PSA was still in double digits. Stage IV with a huge median lobe tumor on front of prostate, and L ureter lymph nodes were filled with PCa. That caused back pressure and now I have a L atrophied kidney GFR and Creatinine #s are fine tho.

Abiraterone then Xtandi failed in 2020 and had 6 more Taxotere sessions. A continued rise in PSA made the MO start Cabazitaxel in 11/2021. Just had #16 and have two more. Have a radiation onco appt on 10/28 to discuss MRI guided IMRT

I do Intermittent Fasting for 16 hrs from 9pm to 1pm the next day since the diagnosis and have fasted two days prior to each chemo

cancercenter.com/community/....

I've posted these previously :-)

zerocancer.org/blog/ive-bee...

blog.athlinks.com/2017/05/1...

tehachapinews.com/lifestyle...

Fight on

Randy

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Lrv44221 in reply to dockam

Good afternoon,

Thank You Randy. Since I am fairly new to this site, I did not know of these things.

I started my nutritional practice again last week, for women only, but I really am interested in this because my husband has PC

This nutritionist is concerned with Toxic overload, Nutritional Deficiencies,

Mental and Emotional stress, Exercise, Hydration, and how and what kinds of foods are healing.

I do not sell any products but can advise people what and where to buy them.

Having my degrees in Psychology and Biology has helped me immensely but hearing from people such as the ones in here, are a valued resource.

Thank you again🌹🌹🦋🦋

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dockam in reply to Lrv44221

Hi, I forgot to mention that during my fast, I sip homemade veggie broth with tomato paste (lycopene), garlic, ginger, cabbage (Cruciferous), and curry powder(Turmeric).

When I break Fast I eat whole grains, lean protein, a rainbow of colors of fruits/veggies, mostly plant based.

baystatebanner.com/2021/02/...

May his PCa journey be long and uneventful

Aloha

Randy

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Lrv44221 in reply to dockam

Namaste Randy🧘🌹🦋

You help me so much and I appreciate it

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monte1111 in reply to Lrv44221

Jack Daniels

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Lrv44221 in reply to monte1111

thank You

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monte1111 in reply to Lrv44221

That was a feeble joke I made. Please sir, I want some more.

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Lrv44221 in reply to monte1111

its ok to joke

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dockam in reply to Lrv44221

Yes, it is wonderful to joke. I'm a huge goofball with my dental patients: Joking, and singing random songs whilst I work. I still haven't gotten my chairside assistant to sing with me yet. But, I have one of my two dental hygienists singing along with me when I'm in her room to do an exam🤣

I get so jazzed when a patient joins in!

I had an older, nervous patient in the chair. I asked if she wanted hubby in the room also. I brought him in and said to take her hand. Then crazy ol me starting to sing:

"Take my hand, take my whole life too" and the Hubby starts singing Elvis with me. Needless to say, the lady calmed down quite a bit

youtu.be/hi2ybrGyJfM

A Classic: youtu.be/DiiDetajhMI

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Daddyishealing in reply to dockam

a Now where were you when I needed two implants . The singing dentist is the one I need . Lol I'd be sending everyone to you saying he's good and he sings , so eat al the candy you want

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dockam in reply to Daddyishealing

Lol, yup I'm a rare breed of DDS :-)

As I stated above I'm a big Goofball, esp after the PCa diagnosis in 2015. This really helps pts to relax more, and laugh/sing with me

Here's to more levity, more laughter, and a lil devil make care attitude😀

youtu.be/x4GZJIZRaAk

May you PCa journey be long, uneventful, and Full of Cheer

Fight On, Laugh On

Randy

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Daddyishealing in reply to dockam

rock on my friend 😛

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dockam in reply to Daddyishealing

Mahalo, life is a hIghway, I'm wanna ride it all night long

My best to y'all

Randy

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dockam in reply to monte1111

Lol:

youtu.be/_uLuq9VItW4

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Gabby643

Great news!

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dockam in reply to Gabby643

Yes, still being upright 8 years in, old data said only a 29% chance of making 5 years!

I'm in "gravy" time now.

And the PSMA scan was cream on top - showing no distant mets

PSMA scan results
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Daddyishealing in reply to dockam

my dad is not doing well but he had Mets through out body seven years ago . Google stats are garbage 🗑️. I tg fir the men who taught me that upon my dad's dx

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dockam in reply to Daddyishealing

Yea, we are all just one data point in the stats. As the TV ads state:"Individual results may vary"

I'm so sorry to hear that Dad's not doing well :-(.

Sending positive vibes/prayers out to y'all

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BB_1

Keep going strong!

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dockam in reply to BB_1

Yessireee

You gotta be

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser

You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger

You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together

All I know, all I know, love will save the day

youtu.be/pO40TcKa_5U

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Metaldraft

Thank you for sharing the enthusiasm that everybody different yours is exceptionally above that May your suppression be forever behind you and never ending and most of all future brightness before rt in your grasp

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Metaldraft

meant “be for ever in you grasp “

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dockam in reply to Metaldraft

Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) for that wonderful benediction💙

And may your PCa journey be long lasting, uneventful, and filled with the Love of Family and Friends.

My Best to you Brother

Randy

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monte1111

Randy, you are the man. May your batteries never run down.

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dockam in reply to monte1111

Mahalo my Brother, yea I've been called the Energizer Bunny before :-)

Just wanna have my Positive Vibes lift up as many as I can whilst still here.

Making those ripples in the big Pond of Life

youtu.be/LkvBJJXMzRc

Feel funky, feel good

Gonna tell you I'm in the neighborhood

Gonna fly like a bird on the wing

Hold onto your hat honey - sing, sing, sing, sing

I heat up, I cool down

I've got words in my head so I'll say them

Won't let life get me down

Catch a hold of my blues and you know I'll play them

I've got the music in me, I've got the music in me, I've got the music in me.

I've got the music in me, I've got the music in me, I've got the music in me.

I got music, I got music, I've got the music in me.

I've got the music in me, I've got the music in me

I've got music, pretty music, I've got the music in me.

Fight on, Live Long and Prosper

Randy

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Daddyishealing

lol definitely a true survivor and a lil kid . Yeahyeah yeah lol

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dockam in reply to Daddyishealing

Yeah, yeah, yeah😁

I'm still standing, actually in bed after going #1😅

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Daddyishealing in reply to dockam

lmao

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