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Stage 4 PC Longevity: Anyone have prostate cancer more than 10 years?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 3, 2024 | Replies (126)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed around May 2013. Out of 12 plugs, 2 or 3 were Gleason 8 and I believe one or two 9's. I remember bc i argued that the majority of the pugs were 7 or 6 and that seem like it should prevail. They quickly explained I was wrong. I recently looked at paperwork from post op labs. I think they staged me a 3Ta(?) The only thing I noticed was a 3. The PCa did go to exterior of prostate, but nothing found in semi vesicles, nor lymph nodes. I fought hard to have the nerve sparing surgery, but Dr. Alan Partin was against it. My RP surgery was July 2013, so I'm coming up on 10 years. Late in 2021 I had a PSA come back at .2 after 8+ years at
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Your story is very hopeful and encouraging. I have stage 4. Have been diagnosed since January 2021. No surgery. My cancer has spread to my breastbone, left clavicle, pubic bone and left hipbone. (I think that's it). It is not in any soft tissue per last scan. PSA is at .9. I have had a sister, my best friend die of cancer in the past year and my Mom (at 92 y.o) and my older brother have been diagnosed with cancer this year. Brother has prostate cancer and has finished radiation treatments. My Mom just had surgery on her colon cancer, recovering well, and is awaiting prognosis and treatment plan. Having a hard time keeping a positive attitude.
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What if ant ADT are you on I am on Zolodex Xtandi and Xgeva at 78 pC in L2 T11 T19 stage 4 but controlled for now