Ron has prostate cancer 😟

[PeppermintPatty]

We’re going to get the results of his PET scan this morning. The concern is that the cancer has metastasized, and the Pet scan will show where else it might have traveled to.

I’m anxious. And pinging back and forth between hoping for the best and planning for the worst.

Wishing you peace and tranquility as you go to find the news.

 

[Mitch86]

I'm 90 years old and also had a positive reading in the PSA test. My doctor recommended that I have the prostate gland removed. I refused since my dad had that operation and bled to death during the procedure. Sometimes the "cure" is worse than the consequences of the treatment. My dad was only 72 when he died.

 

[George1959]

I'm 90 years old and also had a positive reading in the PSA test. My doctor recommended that I have the prostate gland removed. I refused since my dad had that operation and bled to death during the procedure. Sometimes the "cure" is worse than the consequences of the treatment. My dad was only 72 when he died.

Mitch, you are completely right. Recommending a man, aged 90 years, to get his prostate removed, is not a good suggestion.
At your age it's much more likely to die from this surgery than from the cancer.

 

[Kaila]

But for people in their 70's, surgeries have much better outcomes than they did, decades ago.
Improvements have been made, and some surgeries are at least worth considering, for some people.

 

[Kaila]

Our hearts are with you and Ron,
@Ronni

 

[CaliforniaGal]

I watched EKE Acres for months, they're fellow homesteaders. I like his wife, not him so much. He got ill fast!! Peeing, throwing up blood. Kidney removed...in his bones, damaged uretha which is now healed. Dr's wanted to remove more body parts. I told my husband he's toast. Cancer won. Looked like hell. Then he had color in his face. He stopped talking about it for a while then finally admitted to taking Ivermectin. After 5 days, he felt a spark, not specific, but a positive thing happened after 5 days. In a month, he felt much better. He's doing great, hasn't been to the Dr's. Cured himself? 2 tubes for $38 from Tractor Supply.

 

[Pepper]

(((RONni)))
Thinking about you with love and hope.

 

[MountainRa]

Sending hope that Ron gets the very best medical care and that you both receive the support you need through this journey.

 

[Ronni]

The results of Ron’s PET scan were overall encouraging.

The bad news is that the cancer has metastasized. He’s been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer because of the metastasis, i.e. the cancer has spread to more distant parts of the body and and therefore can’t be treated with localized therapies such as surgery or targeted radiation. So the treatment is systemic rather than localized because of the spread. There’s lymph node, spine, collarbone and other involvement.

The good news is that it hasn’t invaded those areas drastically or fully, because so far he has zero symptoms other than an increased need to pee. That indicates that the disease burden, even if widespread on scan, is not yet causing structural damage or nerve compression. That’s important.

He has been prescribed testosterone suppression medication … Nubeqa and Elegard ..because testosterone drives prostate cancer in men. The former are daily pills, the latter is a shot every 6 months. We also have a referral to the Sarah Cannon Cancer center for an oncology consult for chemotherapy.

Doc says this is all very encouraging. The treatment isn’t a cure but the goal is to send the cancer into remission. He wants to manage the cancer so that Ron can continue is to have a good quality of life.

A retest of his PSA in the coming months will determine whether or not the treatment is working. Ideally his PSA number will show a drastic decrease. Here’s hoping!

 

[RadishRose]

The results of Ron’s PET scan were overall encouraging.

The bad news is that the cancer has metastasized. He’s been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer because of the metastasis, i.e. the cancer has spread to more distant parts of the body and and therefore can’t be treated with localized therapies such as surgery or targeted radiation. So the treatment is systemic rather than localized because of the spread. There’s lymph node, spine, collarbone and other involvement.

The good news is that it hasn’t invaded those areas drastically or fully, because so far he has zero symptoms other than an increased need to pee. That indicates that the disease burden, even if widespread on scan, is not yet causing structural damage or nerve compression. That’s important.

He has been prescribed testosterone suppression medication … Nubeqa and Elegard ..because testosterone drives prostate cancer in men. The former are daily pills, the latter is a shot every 6 months. We also have a referral to the Sarah Cannon Cancer center for an oncology consult for chemotherapy.

Doc says this is all very encouraging. The treatment isn’t a cure but the goal is to send the cancer into remission. He wants to manage the cancer so that Ron can continue is to have a good quality of life.

A retest of his PSA in the coming months will determine whether or not the treatment is working. Ideally his PSA number will show a drastic decrease. Here’s hoping!

I'm hoping too @Ronni

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Stage 4 Cancer. Clearly it isn’t your regular stage 4 cancer since Ron is acting healthy in all other ways. It’s good that you’ve finally discovered it before it got a chance to spread too badly. It does sound positive Ronni and so do you. Good luck in your efforts forward.

 

[Pinky]

All the best to Ron with his treatment, and to you @Ronni, as his devoted partner

 

[Jules]

Thankfully there was positive news and you know what you’re dealing with now.

 

[retiredtraveler]

I was diagnosed 4 years ago. Had Brachytherapy (radioactive seeds implanted). No side effects, complete recovery. I was in early 70's at the time. But, cancer had not metastasized.

 

[Sliverfox]

Best of luck to both of you.

 

[Quackers]

Aaah I'm quite speechless Ronni, I had no idea about this.
Positive vibes in bucket loads from me - goes without saying I hope it will be successfully managed towards remission.
All the very best to you both

 

[MarciKS]

@Ronni I will continue praying for him.

 

[Pecos]

Many thoughts to you and Ron.

To give you some hope, a friend had numbers like Ron’s 8 years ago. They fought it and won. It can be done.

I had numbers like this several years ago and successfully fought it through radiation and hormone. It was not pleasant, but it can be done .

 

[hollydolly]

 

[Pepper]

Was hoping @Pecos would check in! Miss you Pecos!

A long happy life together is awaiting RONni. Count on it

 

[oldman]

I have faith that Ron will do well with his medications and therapy. It’s a battle than can be won.
Best wishes to all the members of Ron and his family and friends. You gotta’ have hope.

 

[Rossana]

Best of luck to Ron and you.
Several men in our community as well as a good friend of my husband went through treatment for this. This was several years ago. They are still with us. Our friend died but was not from his prostate cancer. So, there is a lot of hope there, Ronni.

 

[hearlady]

 

[Llynn]

I have bladder cancer. During my treatment I have met a lot of men receiving treatment for prostate cancer. Most of them were responding well to treatment so I would say the numbers are on your side.

 

[Babs2u]

It does sound encouraging. So glad you have each other.