I have beat prostate cancer!!!

[murf205]

After a 16 yr battle and a prostatectomy,, radiation and who knows what else, a life long friend contacted Vanderbilt Urology department and got an appointment for me. 225 miles away but you do what you have to do. My PSA had risen to 8.75 and was going up a point and a half every year, migrating into my lymph nodes. My DR at Vanderbilt retired midstream and I was assigned to a young lady Urologist who said "lets kill this once and for all? The plan was a Testosterone blocker pill that stopped the production to that hormone. 2 months later, my PSA is undetectable @ "0"! I have so many people to thank for the prayers but out Lord and Savior takes the front seat every time.
Now, for all you guys that are taking these free Testosterone supplements, if you are older, you are playing with fire. Prostate cancer feeds on testosterone.
To say I am happy would be an understatement.
David Murphy

[dverna]

Great news murf!!!

[DaleT]

Awesome news ! Congrats to all involved. Sometimes it takes someone different to take a look. We have run into that many times with our son's DR's. Not sure if they don't think they need help or are afraid to ask peers.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

Happy for you David, and glad that we'll have you around for a while!

DG

[Shawlerbrook]

Congratulations ! My dad was diagnosed at 67. He underwent radiation and is now 91 with sub 1 PSA’s. Because of a family history I get tested every year. And ditto on the testosterone supplements. Playing with fire at any age.

[super6]

Good news Mr Murphy! I have heard that bell ring several times, In your case after 16 years I would take that bell home! My eight month fight seems petty compared to yours! I hope you stay well!

[Tallison1911]

That's awesome, thank God for the doctors, and praise God He gave them the skills. Really glad to hear that you're cancer free.

[steveu]

Great news!

[Adam Helmer]

murf205,
Excellent report! I have been that route and today my PSA is 0.01 after radiation; the 5-daily treatments. My story began 6 years ago when my family doctor told me he had concerns my PSA number was creeping up. He sent me to a "Specialist" who merely billed my insurance quarterly as my numbers went up and he continued to tell me, "We will monitor this" as my PSA went from 5.5 to 9.5.

I did my own research and found out about 20% of men over age 60 have prostate cancer; about 2% die from it and the rest die with it. I told that to my specialist doctor and he offered the Old Fashion 45-day, daily radiation treatment 50 miles away. I found out the NEW radiation treatment was available 30 miles away and took 5 days to complete. When I asked the doctor about this new treatment, he advise "that is outside this medical system." I told him I did not care and told him to send my records to the new medical people. I am glad I did.

I met an intelligent doctor who said we do 5 radiation treatments and you will probably be done. My PSA was 9.6. He said, "You should have been here a year ago." It took 5 minutes of painless radiation treatments on Tuesday and Thursday of week one and MWF on week two. I am now 4 years out of treatment and 0.01 PSA.

Get a second opinion when any doctor says, "We will monitor this." Cancer does not go away!

Be well.

Adam

[Outer Rondacker]

That is a great.

[white eagle]

man that is fantastic news good for you
thanks for the tip on supplements

[Txcowboy52]

That’s great news !! Congratulations!!

[murf205]

murf205,
Excellent report! I have been that route and today my PSA is 0.01 after radiation; the 5-daily treatments. My story began 6 years ago when my family doctor told me he had concerns my PSA number was creeping up. He sent me to a "Specialist" who merely billed my insurance quarterly as my numbers went up and he continued to tell me, "We will monitor this" as my PSA went from 5.5 to 9.5.

I did my own research and found out about 20% of men over age 60 have prostate cancer; about 2% die from it and the rest die with it. I told that to my specialist doctor and he offered the Old Fashion 45-day, daily radiation treatment 50 miles away. I found out the NEW radiation treatment was available 30 miles away and took 5 days to complete. When I asked the doctor about this new treatment, he advise "that is outside this medical system." I told him I did not care and told him to send my records to the new medical people. I am glad I did.

I met an intelligent doctor who said we do 5 radiation treatments and you will probably be done. My PSA was 9.6. He said, "You should have been here a year ago." It took 5 minutes of painless radiation treatments on Tuesday and Thursday of week one and MWF on week two. I am now 4 years out of treatment and 0.01 PSA.

Get a second opinion when any doctor says, "We will monitor this." Cancer does not go away!

Be well.

Adam

You are right Adam. The old statement that"We will monitor this" is a recipe for disaster. "Outside this medical system" is another way of dodging the problem. You did the right thing. Congratulations.

[murf205]

After taking with several dr's about this, I believe that if the Food and Drug Commision was doing their due dilligence, they would stop the over the counter sale of testosterone pills and make it by R/x only. That is probably not a cure all but it would at least give us a chance to find a physician responsible enough to say no way!

[abunaitoo]

Great news.

[wgr]

only goods to say

[Adam Helmer]

murf205,

Just yesterday I got a phone call from my twin brother who lives downstate in PA and was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He retired from working in a hospital administration position. They wanted to set him up for the 45-day OLD radiation treatment. We chatted and he advised that 45 day trip was OLD equipment the hospital could not sell, but continues to use for a Return On Investment! He will opt for the newer 5-day treatment.

Be well.

Adam

[cwtebay]

That is awesome news!!
Also love the comment that your urologist quit "midstream"!!

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[frkelly74]

Interesting, I am on a similar journey. I had the prostatectomy last November and it was not quite soon enough as it was just breaking out. I am waiting to see if/ when the PSA starts to climb again. What is involved with the "new Radiation"? I have been told that eventually I will need radiation and hormone treatments, which I hate the very thought of.

[Arkansas Paul]

Fantastic news friend.

I go to the gym 4 times a week and there are many guys in their 50s that are on testosterone supplements to help with lifting and physique.
They have the musculature and strength that men half their age would envy, but I've always wondered at what cost are they achieving this.