One year ago I found out what I had been told was sciatica for over a year was stage 4 cancer, prostate cancer metastisized on the bone. My left side of the hip, base of spine and several other spots on my frame,and a tumor on the left hip joint.
I could barely walk,lay down,stand up. Agony 24/7. I had not thought it was just nerve pain. I know what that is.
So after being told it was sciatica ,again and given one vicoden, I got up at 3am and drove myself to the ER in Alb. and demanded an MRI to find out if my discs were herniated or what.
The ER doc knew something was off and gave me an oxy for the pain and I got the MRI. Then he referred me to a oncologist...
..and the next week I met him and he told me matter of fact stage 4, incurable prostate cancer. It had missed the prostate and organs was the good news. "You have 2 years, and maybe 14"...with the treatments we have been using.
I was given a full CT scan and other tests and scans.
My PSA was 419.16. 4 is where they start looking.
10 days of radiation treatments and HRT (hormone replacement therapy) started. I could barely walk into the lab. 10 days later I walked out backwards and said bye.
Last week I got my monthly blood work done and my PSA is now .15....0.15
I have a new oncologist now and a pallitive nurse I have video chats with every 3 months. My original doc has moved and turned me over to a partner.
I had told Dr. V. that given half a chance I'll make it another 20 years. I told DR. W last month the same thing when I met him. He just smiled and said good. Stay positive and move forward.
I post this info to tell you studs, get a regular check up.
Prostate cancer thrives on testosterone. My joke is I could not help being a stud...but I embrace the hot flashes now.
I am still looking for a primary care DR. Impossible in NM.
I go for cataract surgery Mon. I found where it is done and got an eye exam. I should have 20/20 and drive home Tues. The left eye gets done next month. I have had to wait since Feb...walking around with my right eye shut.
One more wake up this morning and Rio and I are just fine. I should be able to see out of my primary eye and fill another elk tag.
One down. 19 to go...
I could barely walk,lay down,stand up. Agony 24/7. I had not thought it was just nerve pain. I know what that is.
So after being told it was sciatica ,again and given one vicoden, I got up at 3am and drove myself to the ER in Alb. and demanded an MRI to find out if my discs were herniated or what.
The ER doc knew something was off and gave me an oxy for the pain and I got the MRI. Then he referred me to a oncologist...
..and the next week I met him and he told me matter of fact stage 4, incurable prostate cancer. It had missed the prostate and organs was the good news. "You have 2 years, and maybe 14"...with the treatments we have been using.
I was given a full CT scan and other tests and scans.
My PSA was 419.16. 4 is where they start looking.
10 days of radiation treatments and HRT (hormone replacement therapy) started. I could barely walk into the lab. 10 days later I walked out backwards and said bye.
Last week I got my monthly blood work done and my PSA is now .15....0.15
I have a new oncologist now and a pallitive nurse I have video chats with every 3 months. My original doc has moved and turned me over to a partner.
I had told Dr. V. that given half a chance I'll make it another 20 years. I told DR. W last month the same thing when I met him. He just smiled and said good. Stay positive and move forward.
I post this info to tell you studs, get a regular check up.
Prostate cancer thrives on testosterone. My joke is I could not help being a stud...but I embrace the hot flashes now.
I am still looking for a primary care DR. Impossible in NM.
I go for cataract surgery Mon. I found where it is done and got an eye exam. I should have 20/20 and drive home Tues. The left eye gets done next month. I have had to wait since Feb...walking around with my right eye shut.
One more wake up this morning and Rio and I are just fine. I should be able to see out of my primary eye and fill another elk tag.
One down. 19 to go...
