r/ProstateCancer • u/theUncleAwesome07 • 2d ago
Update Got to ring this bell today
Sooooo not going to miss that daily drive to the hospital!
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u/Ltlgbmi32 2d ago
Congratulations. Took some hard work and dedication to get there. I wanted to wait until after the first PSA to make sure. It is: 0.014. But the day before I got the results I was diagnosed with a sarcoma as big as your hand in my left thigh. Looks like I’m not done yet. Best wishes to you.
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u/randizzleizzle 22h ago
I had a prostectomy six weeks ago and last week was diagnosed with malignant melanoma on my face. At least my insurance out of pocket max has already been hit.
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u/Ltlgbmi32 18h ago
Sorry to hear about that. I guess this is one of those silver linings. Hope everything goes well and you can move on to better things.
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u/swomismybitch 2d ago
Sorry to say that I rang that bell and then 4 years later....stage 4.
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u/Ltlgbmi32 2d ago
Sorry to hear of your experience. I did proton radiation with a fellow that made it 8 years, the recently read of two guys going 12 and 14 years. They were younger when they started. I think it’s something you move on with your life, but need to look over your shoulder now and then.
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u/swomismybitch 2d ago
It is now 3 years since the stage 4 diagnosis. I have been on ADY for that time. Easing off on the ADT now to see what happens.
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u/Ltlgbmi32 2d ago
Good to make it that long on ADT. That has been harsh for me during 4 months. Doc wants me on for 18 months but I have developed a sarcoma in my left leg I need to deal with. Hope all goes well for you.
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u/swomismybitch 2d ago
Total of 6 years on ADT.
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u/Ltlgbmi32 2d ago
Oh my goodness. I was having 2 heatwaves an hour around the clock. I was almost to the point of exasperation until the doc gave me meds (mostly used for breast and uterine cancer). I had no life during the summer. It worked. I admire your grit here and once again wish you the best.
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u/MiddleQuick 2d ago
Congrats! I got to ring the bell today too.