Well, here are my new numbers: T is 20 and PSA is 0.67 after 60 days on ADT. So....T has stayed the same as last month but PSA is way down from 2.8. Talked with the MO and asked more questions this time, he said no radiation and no chemo. Stay on the ADT till it quits working then move on to another drug that will, he has had patients that went 5 plus years on ADT. Here are the numbers he provided: stageIV (cT2, cN1, cM1a) GG4. I looked these up and AI tells me this is Pca, distant mets, bone. Dr is going to start Xgeva/denosumab next month. I looked up the side effects of that and as usual they are intimidating. I am also listed on his chart as "palliative". So that is the story so far. Still working in the woods, felling big oaks and cherry trees , blocking, hauling, splitting and stacking firewood. Running the dogs, walking the trails, keeping up on all the work that needs to be done here. Dr says I am the fittest cancer patient he has. Lol. Dont know if I believe that but Ill take the compliment. I still come here everyday to read the posts and am amazed at the information available. Let me say that I really appreciate the posters that write about how they feel and deal with this cancer on an emotional level. So many eloquent writers. Well, that is all I know, now I wait for next months numbers.
Thanks for reading this post, Ill be reading yours. I wish all of you the best. Opinions, observations and suggestions are always welcome.