Oncologist Appointment Results

I'm making this quick and dirty.

Good/bad news... 

The biopsy results from 2 weeks ago shows that the prostate cancer has metastasized (spread) to the pelvic lymph nodes. I mentioned it in my previous entry.

According to the Oncologist, this was expected, so please don't feel sad. The radiation can now get scheduled.

Numbers:

PSA  ("Normal" is 4, Goal is 0)

Early January: 120 

Early April: 98

Mid June: 4.1

Today: 2.6

Testosterone ("Normal" for a 62 y/o man is 200 Goal is <50)

Early April: 330 (Enviable by most men, bad for prostate cancer, because it feeds on testosterone)

Mid May: 500+ (initial side effect of Lupron even with the Casodex, this was surprising!)

Mid June: 25

Today: 20

Of note: Lupron destroys testosterone in the body, so estrogen takes over. There have been changes to my husband's body, notably, less body hair overall, and more scalp hair. I also noticed breast tissue development, and the Oncologist said it was normal.

For Comparison: The picture on the left was taken just over a year ago, and the one on the right today.

Notice the difference in body hair, chest, and weight.

So now there's more waiting.