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The Age Old Question, what do you mean when you say ...cured!?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jun 10, 2025 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
My RO said that the word "cured" is basically a misnomer. You are cured for that day.
It has been 2+ years for me but I find that every 3 months, I get a little stressed out waiting for my PSA results but other than that, Prostate cancer is not on my mind. I will do a 30 second elevator pitch, at times, to people I meet on the golf course, about the importance of testing. I also consider myself in a far better position medically, than many others including others on Mayo connect and of some family and friends.
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The facts as I understand them regarding PC and other serious states of CANCER are that you are never actually cured!
You are either in a state of remission or you are not! You certainly need and should consistently monitor your cancer over the years and make whatever treatment adjustments might be necessary. Of course, I hope to be in a state of remission for the rest of my life. I had my “RALP” completed on October 25, 2022. I am turning 72 years of age this August. I wish that all of my fellow PC Patients are able to experience and enjoy a life of “REMISSION!”
Best wishes and kindest regards to you all.
Phil
Why TF didn’t anyone give me that elevator pitch?
I’m high risk for colon cancer & told anyone who’d listen last 30+ years to get checked
I was ignorant about PC and am now stage IV
Ultimately my responsibility but a little help from a friend or a DOCTOR would’ve changed my life
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Well put. Once you've had any significant cancer, "cured" just means your remission lasts long enough for you to die of something else first. 🤷