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Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 10 6:24pm | Replies (648)
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@proftom2

Good to hear from you my friends. December, 18th will be my one year Prostate Cancer diagnose anniversary. I've adapted to hearing/saying "Can never be cured, but can be treated." My PSA Angst has shifted from a "fear/anxiety" automatic response to a more healthy "good-to-know" information is knowledge response. What's surprised me the most is how human kindness factors into my treatment plan. Family, friends, healthcare staff, even the VA have been extremely supportive and kind. Thankful for your update. Enjoy today.

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scullrower | @scullrower | Nov 28, 2021

I admire your positive attitude. It will serve you well. I have been dealing with prostate cancer for more than 20 years. The treatments I have had have been lifesaving and I have learned to live reasonably well with the effects of those treatments. But I have learned, especially lately, not to give up on a cure. My latest scan, a PSMA PET with Gallium 68 tracer, showed my recurrent cancer to be isolated in a few pelvic lymph nodes. It’s a possibility that they can be killed and I’m going for it. My PSA is 0.96. Some doctors believe that at each recurrence crossroads is an opportunity for cure. Please keep your hopes up.

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