I had written, about a month ago, about my feelings of distress because it appears that after my greatly loved ‘vacation’ from ADT might be entering the its final stage. Well, it is true. Yesterday, I received the latest PSA results and it has continued to escalate. I am now at 0.11. Yes, the number [...]
According to a study published April 16, 2008, regular exercise is the best way to manage cancer-related fatigue! Fatigue is a common problem for men with prostate cancer. It is also a common side effect of all the available prostate cancer treatments, both primary and secondary treatments. The most common advice we receive for coping [...]
It is my understanding that almost 90% of men who start hormone therapy initially respond to the drugs with their PSA falling significantly. However, there are many costs associated with ADT, many of which I have already discussed in this blog. The hot flashes, bone loss, weight gain, decreased libido and erectile dysfunction are often [...]
Many of us, who are dealing with advanced prostate cancer, become understandably concerned about our rising PSA. Given free choice, we all would be much happier if our PSA just disappeared and became undetectable. Granted, a rising PSA is indeed a bad sign, but the rate of rise and how we actually feel is more [...]
Studies show more than 90 percent of patients with cancer may experience an increase in the blood's clotting activity, which can lead to a Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVTs. DVTs can be a life threatening complication which a majority of cancer survivors will face as they wend their way through treatment. DVT occurs when a [...]