# Ongoing Prostate Cancer Treatment **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 14, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625 "2025-06-14T13:54:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/181 "2025-09-23T16:52:02Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > It feels so good to not feel fatigued. so glad for you! ♥ ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/182 "2025-09-24T19:28:43Z")
Treatment 4 of 5 is done. Friday is the last one. Overall, I’m feeling OK. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/183 "2025-09-24T21:06:53Z")
I’m glad it’s going well so far. I had surgery, not radiation, so I don’t know how applicable this will be. But I found my recovery in the month post-surgery wasn’t exactly linear. I’d feel better for a few days, and then for no good reason, feel completely wiped out for a day. So don’t get discouraged if your energy level drops sometimes. The overall progression is up. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/184 "2025-09-24T21:12:51Z")
That’s pretty close to what the Doctor said today also. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/185 "2025-09-24T21:23:17Z")
I am so happy that this is going well ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/186 "2025-09-24T22:26:38Z")
Yay for so far so good! One more to get through, then just a little rest hopefully. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/187 "2025-09-25T01:00:31Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > That’s pretty close to what the Doctor said today also. I think a virtual online Doper celebration is in order Friday afternoon or whenever you get home from your last treatment. So be sure and announce it. BYOB & snacks, of course, but you will be inundated with virtual hugs and good wishes. 🥳 🍻 🥂 ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2025, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/188 "2025-09-25T01:05:30Z")
I’ll bring the shrimp-wrapped water chestnuts. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/189 "2025-09-26T19:32:12Z")
And I’m back. All 5 treatments done, nothing more on the Prostate front until January. Swooo. I have some normal bloodwork Monday, so Monday night I plan to celebrate with some Ice Cream. I should plan on something special tonight, but not bad for sugars and carbs. So Meat. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/190 "2025-09-26T20:10:32Z")
Yay! Glad that’s over with! 🥳 Onight: ribeye steak, Caesar salad, ice cream, beverage of your choice, sleep in tomorrow, maybe a big breakfast out somewhere. Then a totally easy, no-stress Saturday. That’s Dr. ThelmaLou’s prescription. Everything should clear out by the time of your blood test Monday. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/191 "2025-09-27T12:56:03Z")
yahoo! Is the blood work related to this, or just coincidental timing? ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/192 "2025-09-27T12:58:47Z")
Coincidental timing, in fact I have to remember to tell them not to do the PSA test, that waits until January. This is for my regular Doctor and I’m hoping my A1C is a lot lower than the last official test. My last 2 at home test were better and great. I treated myself to Chicken Cordon Blue and a sangria last night at a local diner. It was tasty but too salty. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/193 "2025-09-27T18:03:47Z")
Glad to see you treated yourself, even if it wasn’t quite perfect. Adulting is _hard_ sometimes. Just keep on keeping on as it were! ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/194 "2025-09-28T16:48:43Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > I treated myself to Chicken Cordon Blue and a sangria last night at a local diner. It was tasty but too salty. I heard that! I have gone lower/low salt since it really affects my (high) blood pressure and now most restaurant food is too salty. So glad you are done with your treatments! ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/195 "2025-09-30T23:49:22Z")
How did the weekend go? How are you feeling? Hopefully rebounded and fairly good?? ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/196 "2025-09-30T23:56:44Z")
Rebounding is about right. Feeling better but not close to 100% yet. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/197 "2025-10-01T10:44:16Z")
Excellent news. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/198 "2025-10-01T20:18:22Z")
Today I am actually starting to feel normal again. I had energy to do some yardwork and went for a haircut. I don’t feel wiped out. I’m not pushing it, but it feels like good progress. Oh, and I got my A1C results yesterday and down to 6.1 which is not ideal, but the lowest it has been in 3 years. The rest of my bloodwork was all in range. So good news overall. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/199 "2025-10-01T20:25:34Z")
Well, heck yeah, that’s good news. Nice to have semi-immediate confirmation that the pain and trouble was worth it. Of course, you still have to keep adulting as I’ve found after hitting the big 50, but I consider it a win! ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625/200 "2025-10-01T20:28:45Z")
Sorry, A1C is Diabetes related, it means I’m pre-Diabetic instead of diabetic. I won’t get the PSA until early January. So no immediate confirmation at all. I think the expectation is for the PSA to be very low by then, but I’m not sure. I should find out. I’m going to bother @Qadgop_the_Mercotan one more time on that part. I think with the treatment I got that 3 months later the PSA is expected to be much lower, is that correct? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ongoing-prostate-cancer-treatment/1019625.md?page=11)