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trof

(54,273 posts)
Tue Nov 3, 2020, 08:03 PM Nov 2020

Quick update on my PCa.

I have learned that PCa is shorthand for...you know.
Bone scan clear!
YAY!
Pelvic MRI shows three 'suspicious' areas in prostate, (I think).
This is from a translation of the report by a close friend who is a retired doctor, but not an oncologist.

I have a meeting with my urologist tomorrow (who detected the cancer).
I keep y'all updated.

Peace
trof

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Quick update on my PCa. (Original Post) trof Nov 2020 OP
Fingers crossed! 💖 MLAA Nov 2020 #1
Thanks for the update, my dear trof! All the best tomorrow. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2020 #2
Good news so far, Trof! lillypaddle Nov 2020 #3
Best hopes irisblue Nov 2020 #4
Had my first injection last Tuesday. trof Nov 2020 #5
Just wishing you good luck. Sorry, no personal experience with this one question everything Nov 2020 #6
Had a bone density scan. trof Nov 2020 #7

trof

(54,273 posts)
5. Had my first injection last Tuesday.
Thu Nov 12, 2020, 07:22 PM
Nov 2020

22.5 mg Trelstar.
It's a testosterone inhibitor.
Doc says side effects may be similar to menopause.
Hot flashes, mood swings, etc.
Nothing so far except an urge to go shopping and get a pedicure.


Have first appointment with radiology oncologist next Monday.
It's going to be an 'interesting' journey.
If there are any PCa guys here I'd like to hear from you.
Thanks
trof

trof

(54,273 posts)
7. Had a bone density scan.
Sun Nov 22, 2020, 08:02 PM
Nov 2020

Turns out I have osteopenia.
No, it has nothing to do with the penis.

It means that I have lost some bone density, but I haven't progressed to osteoporosis.

It's treatable.

I'm 1" shorter than I used to be.
6' 2 & 3/4" to 6' 1& 3/4".

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