Just got back from the oncologist. I got mixed/negative news. My PSA is up slightly from before. If it’s up three times in a row, it’s an indicator that the hormone treatment is failing. When that happens, on average, survival times are less than two years.
In the lead up to this meeting I was a mess. My scanxiety was thru the roof starting back around June 11, when I got the last injection. I had no appetite and lost 5 pounds (not all bad). My energy levels were ridiculously low. The muscles in my back pulsed into and out of spasm. Going to sleep was hard to come by. I made frequent use of xanax and gin and tonics. The oncologist thinks a lot of this is due to the lupron and casodex and how they affect me. I’m off both of them for two weeks starting today and we revisit their use later. I meet with my GP later this week to try to get control of the anxiety and a better handle on what’s causing my lack of energy (he thinks it might be related to my heart attack).
Stay tuned.
Yet Another Prostate Cancer Blog 
Hang in there. Hopefully they can come with something for you.
Thanks for letting us know what is happening. A Rollercoaster analogy not with standing your honest is greatly appreciated. Hang in there!
Hi YAPCaB, thanks for the update. Sending heaps of positive vibes for a peaceful navigation through this maze. Always thinking of you. Cheers, Phil
I’m always glad for an update, but not always thrilled with it’s contents. I do want to remind you that when I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer they gave me two or three years of survival. That was around eleven years ago. So.
Yes, I’m having a rough time of it now, but I’m still not dying. Hang in, my friend. We are all rooting for you.
When I cry, I cry for you too.
You continue to amaze me with your honest insights regarding your condition. I will forever be your greatest fan-
I remain tuned in. Biting my nails for you, buddy.
Sending good thoughts
As always, I stay tuned….. While sending good thoughts……
“yet another prostate cancer blog” what a title!!! your story is your own, and it’s helping me gain insight into the minds of some of my patients a great gift. thank you so much