They, primary care guys, there were many, lots of turnover in the practice, started me on watchful waiting at age 49. The wait ended when I was 67, 2.5 years ago. Like you I had back pain that became severe as time went on. Finally they caught he full thing, stage IV Prostate Cancer in the emergency room. Within days I was introduced to a new world of prostate cancer treatments. Bedridden for six months, radiation, chemo, hormone but things started to improve.

My friend, you can do this. Yes, I have stage IV prostate cancer, I learned to live with it. It's extremely hard to do. I am now a much better version of myself than I've ever been. Savor every moment of this incredible wonderful thing we call life.