Pet scan shows stage 4

[Cp014]

I just got diagnosis last week of prostrate cancer. My psa was 5.25. Had slight blood in pee sometimes. Major constipation in April 25. Went to er. They saw a 1.9 cm nodule on right lung.

got biopsy. Cancer in 6 samples. One was Gleason 9. Another showed intraductal component.

I always said if I had prostrate cancer just take it out.

now it’s too late. I am in tears. I always positive and now no chance.

Pet scan shows no advance onto bones or liver etc.

Now shows three lymph nodes in lungs. The 1.9 cm has grown to 3.2 cm. The other is the same. Another one .06 cm has shown up.

This has happened since the 04/24 scan.

is there any positive news here. Chances I can beat it better that has not gone into my bones and pelvic region?

or does not matter at this point?

seems I could stop 1. the spreading from the lymph

2. take out prostate

I already sat back enough. I fell so ashamed this has happened and I not stop it earlier.

anyone with positive thoughts that may help me?

[Tall_Allen]

Radiation (not surgery) to prostate may slow it down. Consider triplet therapy.

[Optimistic49]

I’m sorry you are in facing this tough battle but glad you are going to do everything you can. Based on your bio you came into this with a good exercise regimen so hopefully this will help you in this battle. Seek whatever counselling you can to stay mentally strong throughout the challenges ahead.

[EdBar]

Don’t be ashamed, it is what it is. I had a similar dx 10+ years ago, you can read my profile to see what treatment I’ve had. My advice is to get with a prostate cancer specialist, not your run of the mill oncologist. Be aggressive in your treatment early on, throw the kitchen sink at it. These things have worked for me so far, that and the power of prayer, don’t disregard the power of prayer.

Ed

[Cp014 in reply to EdBar]

Thankyou that is exactly what I plan on and am now doing. Got more done past two weeks than 4 plus months. I have 1 utsw team in Dallas specialized mo and uro surgeon plus all there other mates radio n surgery.

2 md Anderson team in Houston my mo is prostrate cancer only specialist prescribed casodex in first visit meet next week again after biopsy lab complete

3 Baylor Scott n white bsw lung drs and team in Austin

Feel so much better having all these folks on my my team been very impressed with all of them as well as each and evey staff person nurse.

What I hoped for and used to expect.

The war has begun.

[E2-Guy]

Bro,

I had my prostate removed over 20 years ago, and I'm doing just fine at 81 with no signs of cancer anywhere. Don't be afraid to get rid of the nasty thing! They are probably the number one cancer source in men.

My best to you whatever you do!

[Cp014 in reply to E2-Guy]

Thank you. Will they let me since it is advanced? Or do I insist and find someone who will remove it? I have meetings next week w oncologist and urologists. Same thing the following week. So I have no idea which way they will go. Other than reading they might not allow. Whoever they are.

Thankyou so much!

[E2-Guy]

I had mine removed, and then started using E2 gel. Dr. Richard Wassersug is the authority on Estrogel. I haven't even thought about prostate cancer for years since my PSAs have all been undetectable. I forgot that I even had PCa.