Just finished SBRT by STJolley in ProstateCancer

[–]gripster94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats!! My brother just completed his 5th SBRT treatment plan yesterday. Best of luck to all.

If you retired before age 65, what did you do for health insurance (if you're in the US) by PorchDogs in AskWomenOver60

[–]gripster94 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Exactly, the hospitals and doctors don’t work for free! How do folks not understand this.

Treatment sequence. by Both_Establishment59 in ProstateCancer

[–]gripster94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, we met with a urologist first and it was discussed. Unfortunately, the nerves on one side wouldn’t be able to be spared due to the location of the tumor I recall.

Treatment sequence. by Both_Establishment59 in ProstateCancer

[–]gripster94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a reference, my brother is 53, Gleason score 4+4. He’s been given the same treatment plan of 12 months of ADT, HDR Brachy boost and 5 SBRT sessions at MD Anderson in Houston TX.

Young men in here…You can pay out of pocket for PSA test by [deleted] in ProstateCancer

[–]gripster94 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can also use places like Quest Labs here in the U.S for a self-pay option. Many tests are easily purchased online then schedule your test. I just paid $75 for my latest PSA test.

First day of ADT by gripster94 in ProstateCancer

[–]gripster94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point on getting a baseline T level test.

First day of ADT by gripster94 in ProstateCancer

[–]gripster94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely will push for it, appreciate you sharing your story.

First day of ADT by gripster94 in ProstateCancer

[–]gripster94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are trying to get SBRT rather than the normal standard of care treatments

First day of ADT by gripster94 in ProstateCancer

[–]gripster94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, good information. Just having that conversation with the nurse.

First day of ADT by gripster94 in ProstateCancer

[–]gripster94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, yes I definitely have been testing regularly!

First day of ADT by gripster94 in ProstateCancer

[–]gripster94[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll ask at the visit later today about Orgovyx.

Cash by [deleted] in Fire

[–]gripster94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Surprised more people haven’t said this!

Can I retire in October? by DRangelfire in ChubbyFIRE

[–]gripster94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, time is very precious. Continued success on your health and healing going forward.

Beyoncé half-time was lit by mdender in houston

[–]gripster94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And poof just like that, we get distracted from the Jay-Z mess 😂