My friends I have been in this community and love being here. I ask for your prayers and good wishes

[Bluejeans]

39. Half-way through treatment for Gleason Score 8/Stage II prostate cancer

My PSAs stair-stepped higher since 2010, so I've been under active surveillance with PSAs every 6 months, at times DREs, and four prostate biopsies (all 4 negative). In Dec 2026, my PSA number had jumped to 9, so the nurse and doctor coaxed me into a fifth prostate biopsy. The doctor took 16 samples and cancer was found in sample # 16.

In a matter of a day, I was put on medication and scheduled for a CT scan. The CT scan found just one instance of cancer---right where sample # 16 was taken. It appears my cancer, Gleason Score 8, had just developed in the weeks before. I went through 30 radiation therapy sessions and was put on Eligard. Eligard takes your testosterone down to zero, cutting off "the fuel" for any cancer which eluded the radiation therapy. Here I am in February 2026 with my PSA near zero, meaning between the radiation therapy and the Eligard, the cancer was stopped in its tracks. The oncologist told me he won't use the "cure word" yet, but my prognosis is "excellent". I have another year to go on the Eligard, but things are looking very good.

My advice is to fight cancer with all you've got in you and any help the doctors and nurses can bring to bear. You can beat this bastard!

You may want to say a few words to St. Sharbel, the medical miracle worker], asking for assistance in beating this cancer. (It can't hurt, especially when he's a 4th cousin on mine!) https://www.familyofsaintsharbel.org/miracles.html

Good luck!