The War that no-one wins

A very despondent Bazza.

Edited by member 16 Apr 2015 at 18:46  | Reason: Not specified

Bazza,

As I read this the Spartan trial is for non-metatastic PCa so if this is being suggested does that not mean that despite some castrate-resistant it is still confined to the prostate. That is not a fast slide to me, that is still hopeful and a long way yet to go.

I am so sorry you have had this result. we know how hard the journey has been for you with so many ups and downs.

The increase in PSA must be a cause for concern especially after you have already had surgery and salvage RT but there are still treatments out there and options for you.

Lots of men on here start out where you are now and are still living a great life so please until you have more information do not despair.

The Spartan trial might be just right for you especally as you are Spartacus ... at least look into it.

Thinking of you and your family

xx

Mo

Bazza,
My O/H was diagnosed 24 months ago., with metastases in the spine, ribs and shoulder prostae cancer, a Gleason score of 7
and a very sure outlook. He started off with Casodex, as well as a Prostap injection 3-monthely. He came of the Casodex in June, and went on to Abiraterone He has been on these meds. since June last year, and until seemed to be doing well. His PSA, which in the beginning was 270, with his Alk. P 290. That has come down, and so has his PSA, but only to 93. Deep disappointment.! Onco. now suggesting monthly PSA tests, and then a possible move on to dextrmorphone???!!!. When I asked him about Alpharadin, he said Oh, Yes, we can try that too. It all seemed a bit casual. he had had the usual side effects of fatigue and hot flushes. However, last Friday, his mood completely changed, for absolutely no reason, and he has been really perky the last few days. Maybe it is the sunshine.

THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR LOVELY POST. IT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MEY EYE, AND A LUMP TO MY THROAT, BUT I FELT SO MUCH BETTER
jENNY

Bazza