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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jan 31, 2023 | Replies (23)
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My husband has just been told he has this. Some in bone, just a little elsewhere. Would love to know what you’ve had to take to battle and maintain. We are just devastated. My biggest thought is how do we live this and stay happy.
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I take Erleada and a hormone injection every 3 months. My PSA has gone from over 2000 to below 1. I feel great some days and not so great other days but I suffer from chronic back pain as well. I have had one radiation treatment but that's all. Good luck.
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Devastation phase is real. We were there. Now we're out. Learning to live with cancer is the key. The emotional ups and downs, the pain, the lethargy, are all a part of it. At first we assembled a first medical cancer team and wonderful palliative care team. Felt pain, yes, both physical and emotional.
Next we transition into "Living with cancer Phase." Its transformational. Moved our oncology needs to a cancer research hospital like Mayo. They inject hopefulness into our cancer care almost every visit. Next, I rebuilt a palliative team based on my own needs. #1 MSW with experience working with cancer. #2 Wellness coach who designed a wellness plan based on our needs (exercise/movement, nutrition, mindfulness, happiness). #3 Tia Chi, #4 Spiritual needs.
Learning to live with cancer is transformational.