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@jimlinse

Hi all. I see a lot of similarities in the postings I’ve read thus far. Happy to share my 2 cents. I was first treated for “PC” in 2011. Had 42 consecutive radiation treatments after which my PSA went under one. Eight years later symptoms of fatigue and and feeling not right returned and last November learned thru a blood test that the cancer had regenerated. I’m being treated with the Zytiga hormone and early results are good. The best “medicine” I got, however, was from a Mayo oncologist in a Living with Cancer seminar: Mind...Body...Spirit. Keep your mind open and positive, stay faithful to the bodily courses of treatment from the experts, and believe in the strength of a spirit above us in whatever form that belief takes us. We’re not alone.

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@jimlinse, you're so right. We are more than our diagnosis: Mind, Body, Spirit. Other members would appreciate hearing about your experiences with Zytiga in this discussion:
- Zytiga for Prostate Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/zytiga/

@waynen, I've seen Dr. Walsh's book recommended by others, too. It sure seems like a huge burden to ask the patient to choose the treatment. Luckily you have partners in your care team and experiences of other men. @6608, Bill also had successful proton beam treatment. Wayne, what side effects of hormone therapy and radiation did you experience?

Jim and Wayne, what tips might you have for @norske46 @cupman and @twinsfan as they consider treatment options? What questions should they ask their docs?