Visit to urologist went great. PSA is now undetectable again. Radiation worked. Site effects of the hormone therapy now include high cholesterol, anemia, hot flashed and chills, uncontrollable appetite. I am holding off treating the high cholesterol at this time. I really don’t want to take drugs to counteract side […]
Bob Hoffman
I completed 35 radiation treatments (7 weeks) on December 8. I can’t say I had any side effects from the radiation. I am still having major “hot flashes” and night sweats from the hormone therapy. I have a follow up with the urologist in January of 2024. I pray you […]
I finished seven weeks (35 treatments) of radiation therapy today. I have to go to the urologist in January for follow up PSA testing and continuation of two years of hormone therapy. I had the pleasure of witnessing and ministering to hurting people at the treatment center. Deuteronomy 31:8 “And […]
I went in and received my first radiation treatment today. It was no big deal, getting the treatment. My understanding is that side effects may start after about two weeks. I am due for seven weeks of treatment.
I went down to the radiology center today and had my CT Scan for the radiation mapping. I am scheduled for 35 treatments. The first treatment is scheduled for October 17, the last treatment is scheduled for December 7 (Pearl Harbor day). For some reason, radiation for the prostate requires […]
Had visit with urologist. Started two years of hormone therapy.
Update on Bob’s cancer: Bob met with the radiologist. The radiologist wants 7 weeks of radiation, along with two years of hormone therapy. Bob has a meeting with the urologist to discuss and possibly start the hormone shots. The problem is that the shots are $400 each (assuming only one […]
I met with the radiologist on a course of treatment for the returning prostate cancer. It appears the current course of treatment will include: A CT scan to line up with the previous MRI I had to map the areas to be treated. 2 years of hormone therapy. 7 weeks […]
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Got the results of the PET scan. Confirmed there was a little cancer in a couple of lymph nodes. I have to schedule an appointment with a radiologist to determine a course of treatment. I appreciate all the prayer that was offered up for me. God is still in control […]