Old Guy Update

[TottenhamMan]

I was diagnosed in November 2020 with stage 4 Ductal adenocarcinoma of the prostate. I had EBRT and 24 months of ADT which was terminated in October of 2022. My PSA at that time was undetectable and my Testosterone was also undetectable. It’s now July 2024, and my PSA is 0.2 and my Testosterone is 10. I have no recognizable symptoms of PCa, no blood in urine, no pain, no incontinence, but occasional urgency to urinate. Other than that, and the inability to gain or maintain an erection, that’s pretty much where I am currently at.

My oncologist is saying nothing, which I take as akin to crossing her fingers. I’m going to be 72 this month and I feel that I’m very, very, lucky to be where I am with this disease given the circumstances. I don’t know what the future may hold for me, but my current status is unbelievable considering the original diagnosis which scared the living shit out of me. I can only attribute this to so many people praying for me, and for the blessings of Jesus. Maybe my work on earth isn’t done yet. That means I can’t retire yet.

[Hidden]

I have ductal variant stage IV. Gleason score 8. Those little guys escaped from being scraped when they removed my prostate.

As for you... You are inspirational... You are doing rather well for a self proclaimed "Old Guy!" 72... look at you! It's all good 👍

If I may suggest, the surgical solution I sought for Mr. Softy was a manhood saver! You wouldn't be disappointed!

All we have are successive moments of now! Tomorrow exists in expectation, only....

Best wishes...

Ron

[TottenhamMan in reply to Hidden]

Hi Rod, I am also a Gleason 8. I am in relatively calm waters at the moment but I am completely aware that I could also be in the midst of a storm at any time in the future. What kind of surgery did you have to save the chairman?

[Hidden in reply to TottenhamMan]

Boston Scientific AMS 700 LGX

The only penile implant with cylinders designed to expand in length and girth.

Had it done 4 months post RP surgery.

[DesertDaisy]

Your story is very similar to my husband's story. My husband also has the ductal variety. So glad to hear you are doing well.

[j-o-h-n]

Congrats.......Just keep up what you're not doing....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[TottenhamMan]

Thanks John, buts that’s the problem, I’m so old I can’t remember what I’m doing.

[TottenhamMan]

Thanks Daisy, I hope that your husband continues to do well. This is a horrible disease and I really hope that in the near future they will find a way to stop PCa.

[DMohr011]

Cheers Robert! To keeping this ductal beast at bay! Super to hear!

[TottenhamMan in reply to DMohr011]

Thanks Dave, it’s good to hear from you. I trust that you are continuing to do well also, and are enjoying life on the beach. I love fish tacos.

[DMohr011 in reply to TottenhamMan]

Si! Caught a decent Mako shark last week in the kayak! Can't get enough of this beach living. Let's live well today!