Update on Rich. We just got back from Rich receiving his forth radiation treatment. It was crazy at first because they

[debm55]

did a dry run, and his bladder wasn't full enough--go home. Merilax didn't work---go home. His PSA has dropped to 0.06. which is great news. Thank you everyone for keeping us in your prayers and vibes.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

1. 👍🏻🤗❤️

[debm55]

3. Thank you. 50 Shades of Blue.

[usaf-vet]

16. Over the last 5 years I have had 40 "Truebeam" radiation treatments for prostate cancer. Don't complain GO WITH IT!

Yes, the bladder has to be full to assist in the targeting of the "Truebeam." Forty treatments with NO side-effects. Thirty-five to clean up the margins of the prostatectomy.

Then, five treatments for recurring spots that were detected after a rising PSA (stayed down to ZERO for four years). A new PET scan specific to Prostate Cancer cells allows them to target SPECIFIC spots again.

Stay with it. I am now comfortable with the realization that someday I will die with prostate cancer in my body, BUT NOT OF PROSTATE CANCER.

[debm55]

17. Thank you so much, for your post. usaf-vet.

[usaf-vet]

26. Message me if you have any other questions. "usaf-vet". Former USAF Medic. Operating Room scrub tech.

[debm55]

29. Thank you, you are very kind.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. Thank you for the update, Deb!

I’ve been wondering how you both were doing. Sending good vibes….. Sounds like today was very encouraging! Is he tired from the radiation? How’s he handling it? I had it too for breast cancer but it didn’t affect me too much.

[debm55]

4. Thank you Diamond_Dog. I don't think it is the radiation treatment. He is taking hormone pills, I have seen a slight

change in his personality. but it could also be just knowing you have Malignant Cancer.

[Diamond_Dog]

13. I totally understand

[democratsruletheday]

5. Keep fighting the good fight Deb....

I know how you feel. My Dad has stage 4 prostate cancer (it came back after laying dormant for 25 years) and well....it can be very depressing at times as my Mom has congestive heart failure. But there's always hope and we take it one day at a time. Bless you and yours.

[debm55]

6. Thank you democratsruletheday. I will keep your mom and dad in my prayers also.

[arkielib]

7. That is great news!

Thanks for the update, Deb. I hope the radiation isn’t making Rich feel bad.

[debm55]

10. He is little jumpy toward me. But I think it is his nerves and the hormone treatment. Sometimes he is nasty. but I under

stand.with all he is going through. Thank you . We will get through it.

[arkielib]

22. I will keep you both in my prayers.

Understandable that he is cranky. I know that is hard on you though.

[debm55]

23. Thank you very much arkielib.

[LuckyCharms]

8. That's a good PSA level, Deb.

You both keep up the good fight, and best wishes.

[debm55]

11. Thank you LuckyCharms.

[quaint]

9. Continuing vibes for more good results!

[debm55]

12. Thank you quaint.

[LoisB]

14. Sounds good to me. Hugs to you and Rich - one day at at time.

[debm55]

15. Thank you LoisB

[Different Drummer]

18. Hoping for continued good results, Deb!

[debm55]

20. Thank you very much, Different Drummer.

[malthaussen]

19. Good news. n/t

[debm55]

21. Thank you, malthaussen. That is very good. 24 radiation treatments to go.

[SWBTATTReg]

24. Hang in there, Debm55. Great news to hear about the PSA dropping down to .06. Hope it keeps improving

and that I hope that the end is in sight for your treatments and that you can catch a break from it all, and recover/catch your breath.

And you, you take care of yourself too. You don't want the stress to get too much, perhaps call a friend, chill out, etc., if easy to do. I know that it's probably hard to chill out, but for your physical and mental state, perhaps that would be a good thing.

Keep the good news coming, we're all rooting for the two of you.

[debm55]

25. Rich, has 20 some radiation to go. Last week I thought he was was going to lose it as his bowel were still full and

and he didn't have enough water in his bladder. I think both of us were losing it. But I will be here for him as I love him dearly. TY for your post.

[HeartsCanHope]

27. Good news!

I hope everything continues to go well. You and your husband are in my thoughts. Take care.

[debm55]

28. Thank you HeartsCanHope.

[AllaN01Bear]

30. ""

[debm55]

31. TY Bear.

[XanaDUer2]

32. Hooray!

[debm55]

35. Thank you XanaDUer. I still have you in my prayers and hope you are getting better and without pain. Love you. Deb.

[True Dough]

33. Excellent news, deb!

Hope you're both doing well.

[debm55]

34. Thank you very much True Dough. Rich, is a tired and it is taking it's toll. He can't sleep. but I am very happy with

with the PSA going that far down. He doesn;t like the drinking 25 oz of water and wearing a clip. I love him very much. He was my angle on earth ,

[True Dough]

37. Sleep will come

even if it's from sheer exhaustion. One day at a time!

[debm55]

38. Thank you, True Dough.

[Niagara]

36. Take one day at a time, Deb and Rich

I'm continuing sending positive energy and healing vibes.



I wish you both the best of health and happiness in your life.


Love ,
Niagara

[debm55]

39. Thank you, my friend.