About Me: Male, 74, Dermott, AR, member since Sep 2008
I am 71 years young. Dx in May 2000 with PCa. Did active surveillance and followed the Prostate 90 protocol as closely as possible. PSA began a slight rise in 2007. Dr Bahn insisted I have another biopsy, in 2005. Said DNA was aeuploidy. Also have BPH. Began Hormone abl
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[More]ation therapy in Nov 2007. at Dr Bob Leibowitz clinic. PSA Down to 0.01. Quite frankly seem to be doing quite well. Went back to Dr Bahn in April for a follow up PCD. Dr Bahn said tumor has shrunk 50% and prostate has shrunk from 173CC to 112CC. All scans have been negative. They did find I had a goiter also said I had arterial blockage in my right groin area. Did follow up sonogram. No blockage some plaque. Side effects have not been too bad. Naturally the impotence is the major side effect. Very few hot flashes, some breast enlargement. I do get fatigued somewhat sooner than I did before. Sometime I really have to push myself. Married for 46 years (same lady) two children, 4 grands and 2 greats. Retired. Get up each morning thanking the Lord for another Day and the excellent health I have. Other than the PCa and BPH, I am really in excellent health.
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