Prostate Cancer Diagnosis- Part 2

[@cmeride79]

Thank you *so* much for sharing this on,KZbin… My husband, who is 70, will be going in for a prostate biopsy in the morning. Tomorrow morning. I know that he has no clue what he's in for, so I thought at least I should learn about what he is. "in for", that way at least I could be there to comfort him and help out in getting him prepared. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your candid explanations and the sharing of your personal experience. This means the world to me, and thank you so much for being the wonderful, caring person you are. ❤

[@rossacohen314]

You're amazing, Parris! Been praying for you three times a day.

[@parristx]

Thanks so much Ross.

[@rossacohen314]

You know, about seven or so years ago I did a You Tube search for a review of the Tornado can opener. That video was the first time I saw you, and I was was immediately addicted to your product reviews Although we've never met face to face, we have corresponded, and I consider you to be a good friend and I hope the feeling is mutual. Will continue to send lots of prayers to you and your family! Best regards! Ross C.

[@tleeg74]

Hang in there Parris. I'm 46 years old and got a colonoscopy 2 months ago just as a caution, and I only had 1 polyp cut out and thank god wasn't cancerous. Will get another colonoscopy in a couple years.

[@parristx]

Thanks! It is great you got that done. I have heard they now recommend starting colonoscopies at 45, rather than 50. Sadly the illnesses of old age are becoming the illnesses of middle age. And glad you had good results! 👍👍

[@tleeg74]

@@parristx yep...my doctor said more people around 45, and not 50, are getting it nowadays and after that actor, Chadwick Boseman, died from cancer so young, they changed the recommended age to get checked. Please keep us up to date.

[@parristx]

It is good they are working hard to catch it, but it would better if we would prevent it.

[@tleeg74]

@@parristx very true

[@2007rosey]

Continued prayer for you and your family.

[@parristx]

Thanks Shawna!

[@Drtbykr1]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have a biopsy next week.

[@parristx]

Thanks. Wishing you good luck in your testing. 🤞🤞

[@arheje]

Great, good for you, and this is exactly what people have to do, do homework first and study the possibilities and ways to fight back in this case prostate cancer, I have 3 nodules all of them Gleason 6, right now I doing a surveillance but soon I have to take a decision what to do, thanks for your information, good luck everyone!!!

[@BMT-by5ve]

What led to your prostate biopsy.

[@RonGJX]

I appreciate you sharing your experiences and outlining some of the research you did before you selected the best course of treatments you optioned for your treatments. In addition, in addition for any type of cancer treatments, not just for prostate, i think its important to find out what are the statiscal results for each proposed optional treatment before selecting one. And by the way, at least as far as prostate cancers are concerned, i think it is highly unlikely that junk food would negatively impact the occurrence of developing prostate cancer, for your prostate only has to seriosly go to work a few times a month to produce semen. Junk food however more directly could have impact on those organs that work every second, such as your cardiovascular system, your liver, your kidneys, your lungs, and your brain. These organs are in a high state of cosuming energy, and therefore could be more eadily negatively impacted by bad junk food nutrients.

[@randomfamilydavenport]

Your rocking this and I admire you!!! You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey with us:)

[@parristx]

Thanks so much!

[@williambogoger8126]

Thank you for sharing your story

[@parristx]

Thanks for watching!

[@gmoney9992]

Thanks for sharing your story. I got the Cologuard home kit and came across your video on it. Then I saw a thumbnail of your cancer diagnosis Part 1 video and had to learn more of your story. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.

[@parristx]

Thanks Jerry! I hope the videos were informative and entertaining. And I hope you have an easier time of it with the Cologuard than I did. 😁

[@J-nj8uv]

Wishing you well, Parris!

[@parristx]

Thank you!

[@anthonymoore6492]

Thank you for your videos.

[@bobmilo2786]

Thanks for sharing.

[@williammack571]

Enjoyed your talk I am in my sixth month or adt . PSA peaked at 230, Gleason 8 with perineural invasion also. I'm having a rough time with my mental health. I really do not wish to live. Many of my acquaintances are outraged that I would think this way. I cannot change how I feel.

[@gilgonzalez4104]

Thank you

[@michaelrose9740]

I admire your attitude as I also was 4+5=9.

[@parristx]

Thanks Michael. It is a tough score to start treatment from. Hope you are doing well!

[@latinreuben]

Your attitude is amazing. If anyone would 1st see your video on mute, they'd think you were telling a happy, painless story. Im 48 hrs away from biopsy after mri stated i was pirad 4...hope your attitude rubs off.

[@parristx]

Thanks Reuben- and good luck in your testing. By default the usual reaction to all this is to be depressed- and I think everyone is for a while. But longer term it is really a decision you have to make about your outlook on life. I think having a positive outlook makes it easier for me and the people around me who have to put up with me. Lord knows I can be difficult enough on a good day!

[@latinreuben]

I thought I replied before... Thank you. Yes, we need positivity to combat stress & negativity but I find it a daily struggle. Now, 27 hrs to go to find out biopsy results so anxiety is kicking in. 🙏 Can u recommend any books, articles that helped u in ur journey?

[@thehitlistproduction]

Wishing the best for you Parris! So question, how did choosing not to do surgery change your treatment plan. Did it cause you to do more proton therapy sessions to ensure you got all the cancer out?

[@parristx]

Thanks! And I don't think there is much difference in the number of radiation treatments whether you have the prostate removed surgically first or not. When I was talking with the doctors at the cancer center in Houston they said after surgery I would likely need 40 sessions of radiation over 8 weeks. Without having my prostate removed I am having 44 sessions of radiation over 9 weeks.

[@Ruxandra-mr3sp]

@@parristx this proton is stil radiation right ?is it available in canada ?

[@bigbrother9531]

Last reply was 7 months ago. How are you doing. Doctor already informed me my level is high for cancer. After the biopsy we'll make the decision on treatment. I had biopsy two days ago. No treatment, surgery or radiation. I'm 70.

[@parristx]

Howdy! I am doing okay. My issues currently are dealing with cancer treatment side effects. Here is a link to my latest video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYbRdWqLdtWZY7c And I couldn't tell from what you wrote whether you decided not to have treatment or if treatment isn't necessary.

[@Smg10862]

Wishing you well I am just getting ready to get a fusion and core biopsy next week . My PSA wasn’t even close to yours it was 5 but been rising for a few months my mri came back pirad 4 2 lesions both 4 . So I’m still concerned it’s the waiting for ever for results then next step and then results it’s getting old

[@parristx]

Thanks! Good luck with your biopsy and hope you get good results. It is frustrating the amount of time from when some test result first starts you worrying about cancer to when they can give you a definite diagnosis and start doing some actual treatment.

[@danteplata46]

Which Cancer Treatment Center in Houston did you go to??? I am getting a Transrectal Ultrasound Assisted Biopsy done here in Chicago. I am pretty sure I have cancer(I think) and would like to visit Houston. You're a great person and your story really gave me encouragement to through my tests. Thanks

[@parristx]

Glad I could help. My firsthand experience was with M.D. Anderson- and they do have their own Proton Therapy center. But I have heard lots of good things about Memorial Hermann in Houston.

[@9cyrus540]

So the Proton Therapy didn't work I guess? I will look for more updates, cause I see you are also on Lupron. I had the IMRT for 5.3 weeks (Oct 2023) Still on Lupron Depot since August 23'.

[@parristx]

I would say it worked in knocking my PSA down to undetectable. Did it work "long term"? Only time will tell. I just finished my third (and final) year on Lupron and am currently receiving no treatment- just going in every 3 months for blood work and watching the numbers.

[@gmuirhead71]

can i ask what your first PSA value was ??

[@mperloe]

Why did you choose to do 45 proton treatment when MRI-Linac can do SBRT in only 5 sessions with reduced margins.

[@Ruxandra-mr3sp]

Did u do a biopsy with the mri?

[@parristx]

No, mine was done with a trans rectal ultrasound.

[@Ruxandra-mr3sp]

@@parristx is that a piopdy ?with the 12 needles ?

[@Dlindo8892]

Did you do androgen deprivation therapy?

[@parristx]

Yes, I will have been on Lupron for two years in October. I have one more year to go.

[@Dlindo8892]

@@parristx Does it make you feel horrible? Do you have any desire for sex or to workout?

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Read Cancer as a Metabolic Disease.

[@arkmay1]

What is your age sir? Thanks so much for detailing your experience.

[@parristx]

Hi Mark. I turn 60 this year. I was 57 when I got my prostate cancer diagnosis and started treatment.

[@arkmay1]

@@parristx Thanks so much, I am turning 60 as well. You are an inspiration, prayers and best of luck.

[@parristx]

That's very kind. Thank you.

[@carydavidhoffson6014]

My doctor wants to put a needle in my poststate to take a sample of it to look at it with micsçpope

[@parristx]

Yes, it is very common that the doctor will want to do a prostate biopsy.

[@jeffalbrecht4560]

Same here, take 12 biopsy.

[@BMT-by5ve]

​@jeffalbrecht4560 How did it go? Also what factors that led to the biopsy? What sedation did you get?

[@Commanderinchief69]

Should have did ADT first

[@parristx]

My first Lupron shot was on the day of my first chemo infusion.

[@claytonhubbard612]

I know this might be a bit irrelevant but we’re you worried at all about sexual dysfunction?

[@parristx]

That's always a relevant topic! 😁 And in consideration of side effects and quality of life after treatment I definitely factored that in. It was part of my decision to not have surgery- though my first instinct after the diagnosis was "Cut it out!" Even so, sexual function gets put into a bit of a "holding pattern" being on Lupron (which knocks my testosterone down to "castrate" level). But the expectation is that when testosterone returns after treatment (three years long in my case ☹☹) the takeoffs and landings will resume as well. Though doctors strongly recommend touch-and-go runway practice in the meantime to maintain your instrument rating. 😳🤣

[@claytonhubbard612]

@@parristx I understand, I’m not in a situation for treatment or removal for this and hope I never am. I was just think about the depression that could happen with this. Hope you get back at it 100%

[@Ruxandra-mr3sp]

Sounded they battled for the money paid for surgeries?

[@parristx]

Each specialist thinks their treatment is the best. But I didn't get too much pushback when I changed my mind about the surgery.