My story living with stage 4 prostate cancer

Do me a favor. I am 71 and back in the day all you heard about chemo was how sick it made you. I have to work to be able to live. If I didn't work I would have no where to live and nothing to eat. I refused chemo and opted for Eligard, Zytiga and Prednisone.
Tell how chemo really was to you. Could I stay working? Would I really be sick most of the time? I know nothing about chemo but I do know that they tell me that when my cancer wakes back up that I will probably go down hill quick and when that will be depends on luck.

Do me a favor. I am 71 and back in the day all you heard about chemo was how sick it made you. I have to work to be able to live. If I didn't work I would have no where to live and nothing to eat. I refused chemo and opted for Eligard, Zytiga and Prednisone.
Tell how chemo really was to you. Could I stay working? Would I really be sick most of the time? I know nothing about chemo but I do know that they tell me that when my cancer wakes back up that I will probably go down hill quick and when that will be depends on luck.

Look up Pluvicto. Newest drug out there. My sis had 4 chemo sessions for Lymphoma- it’s in remission now. She does ADL with little problems.

Do me a favor. I am 71 and back in the day all you heard about chemo was how sick it made you. I have to work to be able to live. If I didn't work I would have no where to live and nothing to eat. I refused chemo and opted for Eligard, Zytiga and Prednisone.
Tell how chemo really was to you. Could I stay working? Would I really be sick most of the time? I know nothing about chemo but I do know that they tell me that when my cancer wakes back up that I will probably go down hill quick and when that will be depends on luck.

When I was 68yr old what I thought was a muscle pull in my leg was actually stage 4 prostate cancer. It has been quite the past year. I don't do yearly visits to the doctor which might of caught this earlier but I have no regrets, too late for that. At this point I feel good, still work full time. I had 10 rounds of chemo along with monthly shots of hormone treatment and also bone strengthening shot. I almost forget dealing with side effects of the chemo. I'm presently on Zytiga and prednisone. My biggest side effect to deal with is shortness of breath, pretty sure related to the prednisone. I want to encourage all that we can do this. I certainly have bad days, body doesn't want to cooperate but I fight to keep a good attitude. I do about 10k a day in steps. My job keeps me on my feet and my mind occupied with tasks. I think this is very important to be able to keep pushing on. I really believe if I was to stay in that recliner I would go down hill fast. I keep God on speed dial for those rough spurts that happen. I would encourage people to stay positive and keep up the good fight. thank you for letting me tell my story.

When I was 68yr old what I thought was a muscle pull in my leg was actually stage 4 prostate cancer. It has been quite the past year. I don't do yearly visits to the doctor which might of caught this earlier but I have no regrets, too late for that. At this point I feel good, still work full time. I had 10 rounds of chemo along with monthly shots of hormone treatment and also bone strengthening shot. I almost forget dealing with side effects of the chemo. I'm presently on Zytiga and prednisone. My biggest side effect to deal with is shortness of breath, pretty sure related to the prednisone. I want to encourage all that we can do this. I certainly have bad days, body doesn't want to cooperate but I fight to keep a good attitude. I do about 10k a day in steps. My job keeps me on my feet and my mind occupied with tasks. I think this is very important to be able to keep pushing on. I really believe if I was to stay in that recliner I would go down hill fast. I keep God on speed dial for those rough spurts that happen. I would encourage people to stay positive and keep up the good fight. thank you for letting me tell my story.

Hi I read some of your posts and very similar PC journey as my husband; he is today 60 was diagnosed 2 years ago at stage 4 and is on zytiga and prednisone plus Lupron injection; this has been a very difficult time and my husband too has a great attitude and is doing good overall given the PC diagnosis.
I like the post someone else stated I have God on speed dial😎 this is awesome faith is what is helping the love of my life and me and I am interested in connecting with the spouses/significant others of those that are in the same boat as us in supporting our men and it would be great to be able to chat so pls reach out thank you and super impressed with everyone here to include it helps me lots thank you for sharing 🫶🏽

Hello. My husband is 71. Diagnosed a year ago. 4+4, radical prostatectomy + some lymph nodes. The MRI and Pet scan had shown no distant metastasis but the pathology report showed the cancer had gone to the lymph nodes and PSA after surgery showed 3.85. So, since July ADT with zytiga and prednisone + eligard injections. At the same time salvage radiotherapy - all 32 sessions. Cancer is now undetectable and the journey is on. And it is just that: a journey. Take care of him, love him, prepare good, home made meals that are not cancer friendly, push him to do more exercise and the some more (exercise with him!). Walk at least 30 minutes daily together. 30% of recovery / cure is our mind set. Every new day is a blessing. Cancer is never easy but nowadays is not a death sentence either. When I was driving him to the radiation sessions, I was driving by Nicklaus hospital - and I was thinking: there are children with cancer there. And they make it. We are blessed to have access to all the good medicine and the support of loved ones. Reach out whenever you want. You are not alone. Hugs!