Still here today

[stillheretoday]

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2017.

Had my prostate removed in March 2017. PSA was ok for a while but started rising in March 2019.

Had 35 radiation treatments April-May 2019. Again PSA was ok for a while but started rising in Spring of 2021. A Pet scan showed a spot on my sternum. Had 2 weeks of radiation. In February 2022, PSA jumped to 80, 2 weeks later it was 165. My insurance paid for a 2nd opinion from Mayo Clinic. They recommended a 3-prong treatment approach. Lupron, chemotherapy, and Zytiga. Started the treatment in March 2022. In August my PSA was undetectable. I'm still taking Zytiga and Lupron and my oncologist started me on Xgeva. Just saw my oncologist on Dec. 27th and my PSA is still undetectable. So far, so good.

[6357axbz]

how many chemo (docetaxel?) infusions did you have?

[stillheretoday in reply to 6357axbz]

I had 6 infusions.

[Tall_Allen]

Great news!

[Zengal79]

Wonderful news! Go seek what sets your soul on fire and do more of it. Enjoy these times of smooth sailing and focus on the positive. May you have many more years of longevity!

[Kaliber]

great news to start the new year out with. I echo Zengal79 to do your QOL list too.

❤️❤️❤️

[Chrisbaird]

great news stillheretoday I been on protrap ( H T) 3 monthly 500gm Zytiga 5gm prednisone daily for past 2 years last 20 months non detectable PSA combination seems to work for me at present discuss coming off the dosages but advised to continue. Hot flushes at night and lack of energy main problem but taking tablets to try reduced the flushes Hope your treatment Continues to keep PSA down

[Flash64]

Congratulations! We were diagnosed around the same time and have travelled different paths of treatment, but now we’re in a very similar place.

[anony2020]

Seems you got it right. Well done.

Dont mind me. I am layman. 😊

[PSAed]

I love these good news stories, such a breath of fresh air. Still here today and hopefully you'll be saying the same in 15 more years time! The very best of luck to you and your family.

[BobbyMac07]

Happy for you!

[Wags4300]

great news.. for you.. I was diagnosed in April 2019.. Gleason 6.. Lupron for 6 months then 25 treatments with Proton Therapy at the Proton Center in Atlanta., after treatment, stayed on Lupron for a year.. as of November 2022..still undetectable..0.05.. fingers still remains crossed though…

[Hailwood]

That is great news my friend.

[Okay4now]

Glad to hear that - great news !!

[ggbk]

Great to hear good news. I have had a similar course but four years ahead of you. I am off zytiga, lupron and prednisone and still have an undetectable PSA. There is hope!

George

[Scout4answers in reply to ggbk]

great to hear that ggbk

[swwags]

keep fighting the good fight

[anonymoose2]

Thanks for the update. 👍

[grahaminator63]

Great News!!! Keep up the fight!