LDR Brachytherapy after HT

Hi Tom,

Good to hear you are keeping the PSA down but not so good on the falling bit, I think the age bit is catching up with both of us Tom I am not due for my next psa till later in the year so the nerves will start again in a few months.

I thought i was getting away from the doctors surgery and hospitals but i felt a bit rough and my blood pressure monitor was picking up atrial fribulation so after seeing doctor have Hospital appointments  for possible monitor and in the meantime they have put me on statins and folic acid because of thick blood i thought the folic acid was for pregnancy. Also said cut the alcohol too that's all that was keeping me going but I will have to give it a try

Good luck Tom and regards to your wife.

John.

Let me jump into this conversation, John. I fully understand how you feel about always being involved in hospital and medical stuff in general, so sorry for that. Just wanted to tell you that my husband has had atrial fibrillation for quite a few years. He's now on HT and RT due to PC relapse, as well as on medication for his atrial fibrillation. So far so good. I mean, as long as you follow your doctor's rules it's ok, do not panic. Just have it controlled.

As for statines I guess they are related to high cholesterol, I also take them myself. And then folic acid... We're not pregnant but we go old, John. Lack of biochemical resources often come, I'm afraid this is a tribute we must pay for having arrived at this old age.

My intention in to encourage you. Coping with desease is not fun of course, but don't feel so scared about your atrial fibrillation. My OH is 73. Right now he's working really hard in the garden. Cheer up!

Best to all of you,

Lola

Back again fellow travellers.....time for an update....

31st May 2022 ... PSA still <0.1 so carry on taking the Enzalutamide tablets and Zoladex implants with further review in 3 months time

Hi John .... It's a comfort that  my condition is stabilsed just have to put up with the side effects. A recent DEXA scan has revealed that I am also suffering from OSTEOPOROSIS hence the broken RIGHT FEMUR! but it is slowly healing.

Hope you are coping OK

Regards Tom and Colette 

Hi Tom,

Great news looks like the new medicine working long may it last.I have my yearly test next week so hoping for reasonable outcome also going in to cardiology next week for 72 hour monitoring to check on heart function ,not over bothered as PC is more lightly to get me in the end.

Hope your family are well regards John.

25/11/2022 ... Latest PSA <0.1... Onco has suggested a 3 month break from ENZALUTAMIDE but continue with 3 monthly ZOLADEX implants

It sounds well !

I've been reading your profile and bio. This desease sucks but, in your case, I'm glad to see you're coping with it. And I also have observed that you're quite a sensitive and compassionate person; your care and feel sad for those who are not doing well. Congrats on being that way.

My husband's also in this journey, I totally emphasize with you as well as with all the guys and wives here. Sharing feelings helps, doesn't it?

I hope you continue to do well xx                               Lola.

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26/05/2023 .... PSA still <0.1 Steady as she goes but tricky timing when to take various tablets for my Prostate Cancer and early onset Parkinsons disease!