Prostate Cancer

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Back at urologist to get PSA numbers, to see if cancer has returned, and have another minor problem looked at. Update: The PSA numbers are high. We are scheduling a PET scan. It looks like I will have to get radiation treatments. Thanks to everyone that commented and prayed. God […]