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difference between young and old patients in the fight against cancer
Hi guys, good health and good luck to everyone!
I have a question. Cells divide at different rates depending on age.
Older people have the advantage of slower cancer progression, but the disadvantage is a weaker immune system and resistance. For younger people, it's the opposite.
I've been taking ADT for two years. There were almost no side effects, but now my muscles are getting stiff and constantly tense. It's even to the point where I have difficulty peeing and pooping. I'm trying to move around constantly, but so far the situation hasn't improved.
I'm still working, but each month is becoming more and more difficult. I'm slowly losing ground in this race for life.
Sometimes I want to shoot myself or just cut my veins, these thoughts constantly come to my mind. My strength is leaving me. I am very, very tired and if it weren't for my wife, I would have left this world long ago... What's the point of fighting if I'm going to die in the end anyway.My moral and physical state is almost at zero, I have been through many trials in the struggle, but now it seems to me that I need to stop being naive and accept that any attempts to fight will be useless.
For myself (I'm 49 now, cancer discovered in 47 old), I see it this way:
1) Advice/recommendations for older people (over 70 and up) won't always work for us, young.
2) Age is one factor in cancer control strategy that must be taken into account. Now the main question is: what other advantages do we, young people, have, and what can we use before we die?
And thanks for all, guys!
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@denis76, I hope you saw all the responses your discussion got. I just thought I'd check in. What did you find helpful to move forward? How are you doing today?
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Diagnosed at 85 with de novo metastatic castration sensitive prostate adenocarcinova. Metastasized to lymph nodes and bones. Nodes pressured left ureter so needed a stent for three months. Doublet therapy with Lupron and Nubeqa for one year. Achieved an undectable PSA and a PSMA PET/CT in May 2026 demonstrated a complete response to systemic therapy. Asked for a treatment holiday in July 2026. Been through hell with side effects. Hot flashes, skin rashes, shingles, muscle weakness, T from 526 to 8, FATIGUE, and stroke. Through all this I still ride my bike, play golf 3 days/week, and play tennis and pickleball weekly. I need to get some testosterone back for my Road Scholar hiking trip to Umbria and Tuscany in September. I know getting T back is difficult at my age and may add fuel for the cancer. The plan is to monitor PSA and T every 3 months and restart therapy if needed. Looking at Orgovyx as an alternative to Lupron.
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Yes, Colleen, thank for reply and I continue systemic treatment.
I'm trying to be less nervous. You have a great forum and people. Thank you!
@reb1200 Have to say: YOU are an inspiration! I'm a "relative young pup" at 77 and you're challenging me to live life more fully with my own Stage 4 realities. Whew. Impressive.
@marko49 @reb1200
Impressive indeed !!! : ))))
Because I was in awe when I read it I shared that post yesterday with my 32 year old daughter and she said: "Thanks for reading it to me ! Now any time I feel "tiered" to go to the gym I will remember this amazing man and stop making excuses" !!!
So yeah - inspiration to 32 year old too 🏆🥇 ! : ))))