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My story living with stage 4 prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jan 18 7:08am | Replies (25)

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@christine25

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!

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Thank you for posting christine25. I am also 71, but my cancer had already spread prior to diagnosis. So surgery is not recommended, started ADT last September and the cancer has responded and my PSA is now very low. My wife is very supportive and cooks healthy meals every day, we also exercise every day. I agree that one’s mindset is so important.