Video 28 - My prostate cancer story: another round of radiation

I am going through second round of radiation for prostate cancer post surgery. Sharing my story for other men battling this disease

[@michaeleaton8456]

You got this Chris! All of us prostate cancer survivors are on this journey together. Hang in there!!

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

God bless you man, I'm hoping thing's are good for you now. I was diagnosed at 57 yrs old and thought that was young until I heard your story. Hang in there man! Stay strong.

[@chrishartley6966]

So sorry that I have not posted or been monitoring comments. I am doing well and just posted a quick update. Stay strong and hope you are doing well.

[@ricknowak4582]

Chris I've seen all of your videos. I feel so sorry for you and what you're going through. It makes me think that I should not do anything if I hear what you're going through. I have a bunch of Gleason 7 cores in the doctors want to start radiation or prostatectomy. But I am delaying. I'm hoping that active surveillance with a very healthy diet and exercise might suppress the cancer. Stop it from growing. Because I know once I start treatment I'll be a customer of the medical profession for life! It terrifies me what I would be going through.

[@dbvnyc]

Stay strong Chris. Had my Davinci RP 3 days ago. Your words & approach encourages me to stay strong.

[@Bagndux88]

Good luck with your treatment Chris. Tomorrow is my one year since I had my prostate taken out. My ultra sensitive psa was 0.01 so I am blessed with that outcome. Keep us posted on your journey god bless.

[@danaiyuvaboon9005]

I am 73 years old, had prostatectomy 20 months ago. So far no further Treatment required yet. Your clips are helpful and valued. Thank you

[@jguild45]

Quite a warrior! I'm on 30 of 33 radiation and Lupron after a rad-prostatectomy and recurring cancer. Clear scans, tumor (s) too small for imaging. I suspect I'll be right behind you as I have zero confidence in the standard of care. I have a similar attitude about advancements in medicine as we go forward. I just hope to live long enough to take advantage of them.

[@ferrisburgh802]

Be assured my thoughts are always with you and wishing you the best.

[@glennjacques757]

Great news Chris, treatments are getting better every day, I am in a similar situation , keep posting your video, see you again soon, Glenn, Australia.

[@sped504]

Prayers and thoughts are with you Chris. I am 58 and had a radical prostetectomy at age 51. I did not require treatments and continue to do well. I am grateful but never comfortable as my father passed at age 60 of the same disease. I look forward to your future posts. Take care.

[@kennethstudley5055]

Hi Chris - I admire your amazing strength and positivity! It's been awhile since you have updated your channel. I pray that you are in full recovery.

[@DeeVineDeeZine]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 sorry to hear that the cancer has come back, but happy to hear that there is a treatment option. praying!!

[@vincentkowski8466]

We are all rooting for you Chris. My prostate comes out in 2 weeks. God bless 🙏

[@DarkNight-fi6tv]

Stay strong, you will get through this..

[@Vince31511]

Started TRT at age 47 (2018) with a 1.0 PSA. 2.5 years later my PSA progressed to 5.1. At age 45 my started at a PSA was .50. Had many of the advanced blood tests in 2021that measured my chances of prostate cancer at >50%. Waiting on my biopsy results from 2/23/21. At 49 years old this sucks to say the least. The potential that the removal of the prostate doesn’t guarantee a cure freaks me out. Not sure if I can handle on all this. My twin boys are 8 and my little girl is 5. You are so brave with all your positive updates, I just hope I can have a fraction on your courage. I wish you well.

[@bulldog7196]

Hang in there man. It looks like you found it extremely early if it even is cancer. Have the surgery. I highly recommend that because that is the main tumor. Most of the time that is all it takes. Stay positive.

[@michaeleaton8456]

Stay positive Vince. My cancer was diagnosed at age 55 with a PSA of 5.0...me and my Dr. agreed on surgery to get the tumor out. I'm glad I did. I did have positive surgical margins..if I had waited it could have been worse. PSA is starting to go up a little.... probably some microscopic cancer cells left behind...will radiate and treat...keep a positive focus on all of this!! It will all work out.

[@nickatkins900]

Hi All Had my prostate removed 2 weeks ago my PSA was 15 and my Gleason was 4+3=7 I’m 54 and had testicular cancer 5 years ago. Hope all works out well for you Chris great informative videos 👍👍

[@Posnav15]

Hey Chris Thanks so much for allowing us to be a part of your journey. I know it has help me in mine. It been just over two year since I started it . You are in my thoughts and prayers often. You got this brother 💪

[@Posnav15]

Hi Chris I hope your doing well ! Have not heard from you for awhile just letting you know you have been and still are in my thoughts and prayers

[@veronicascott1477]

Thank you for doing this video. My husband and I were looking for an update video on your status. You look amazing and we are keeping you in our prayers!! God bless you.

[@meateatinpatriot]

Thanks for the update Chris ! Keep fighting it ! My PSA score came in today still undetectable and testosterone over 300 almost a year after last Eligard injection.. I’ve been warned not to get too excited if PSA starts to rise . When and if it does there are newer treatments and trials going on.

[@buenafe]

I had surgery and get PSA tested. I'm curious why testosterone has to be measured.

[@michaelh2716]

I’ll start Hormone therapy & radiation in Sept 2023. I’m 69 & chose this therapy over surgery. Best of luck to you!

[@thomasonsmith8061]

TC HI Chris, I so appreciate you allowing me to be a part of your journey. I know it has helped me tremendously. It been just over 8 weeks since I started my journey . You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay Strong

[@cheezehdglen9468]

Please keep us informed. I have also had the Lupron and Proton Beam Radiation. The 6 month injection messed me up for 10 months or so. On a positive side, I have a friend that is 94 and his only treatment was Lupron, every 6 months. For close to 20 years. There is no sign of cancer any longer. I know it works.

[@enniscollado202]

Thanks...your journey prepares me for mine to be traveled...blessings

[@gretahelphrey7842]

Thanks so much for sharing this difficult information so clearly. It is more helpful than you can know. Best wishes for your full recovery.

[@schmidtpe]

Hello Chris, Thank you so much for sharing your journey as it prepares me for my upcoming 'journey' and what I can expect the good and the bad. I pray and wish you nothing but the best my friend. As another comment read 'We are all rooting for you!"

[@noblena]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope for the best for you.

[@mustangrush4987]

Hi Chris, thank you for your voice and sharing your journey.

[@spikesrestomods]

I just found your channel. Thanks for doing it,gives me hope, I find you were brave, I may also do a channel on my journey. I just hit 6 months , stage 4 metastatic , with multiple lymph-nodes, bladder and multiple bone lesions, spine ,neck,shoulder and pelvis, been on abiraterone and prednisone and zoladax injections, Psa started at 873, now 6 months later down to 7.9. I so hope I can get afew years, Thanks again for for updates and channel , GOD BLESS

[@victorcanete1818]

Hi Chris, thank you for the update, I always think about you and your approach to this journey, I am praying for you, you are a fighter. God bless you

[@alcheneler1245]

People rely and much appreciate your videos Good and bad, thank you so much for sharing Chris. I’m praying for you and thank you!

[@raskolnikovzossimov3934]

Good luck Chris.....all the best...thank you so much for sharing. Having a similar journey myself.

[@peterottes6900]

Thanks, Chris for sharing all these videos. I'm just starting my prostate treatment. My PSA is much higher than what yours was. So as soon as I get my doctor in order I'll be doing surgery. These have been encouraging videos for me.

[@bulldog7196]

God bless you Brother! I've been waiting for an update from you and also trying to figure out how to contact you privately. My wife and I head back to MD Anderson next month for my first injection (hormone deprivation). My radiation starts in June. PSA was 0.1 in October. That's a year and 5 months post surgery before PSA was detectable. Good news is that 4 months later it's still 0.1. So the cancer isn't growing much if any. We're all in this fight together.

[@michaeleaton8456]

Was just reading your post...we are in the same boat. My prostatectomy was one year ago. PSA was undetectable till last month. Now it is 0.1 will start radiation in March with hormone deprivation injection. Hope everything goes well for you!

[@bulldog7196]

@@michaeleaton8456 You too my brother. We are all in this fight together. We need each other for support so let's all stay strong and keep each other updated.

[@williamgrant3999]

Hello, had surgery June 18, PSA after surgery 0.16, PSADT climbing fast 0.29+, started radiation December 18 finished February 19. After radiation it came down to 0.1 and has sat there ever since, last test February 21 With your PSADT not moving in four months things look good for you, Good Luck.

[@williamgrant3999]

@@michaeleaton8456 Hope it goes well for you, the radiation is not a problem, I actually found it quite relaxing. My PSA was 0.16 after surgery, I was lucky to get radiation within five months, and apart from the first PSA test after radiation, I have been sitting on 0.1 ever since. Good luck. Surgery June 18, Radiation Started Dec 18, finished Feb 19

[@bulldog7196]

@@williamgrant3999 Great news for you man! Hope you are done dealing with it now! I'm hoping the same for me after radiation. Hopefully this chapter will be behind me.

[@JamesCappleman]

This is all really informative and so many men will benefit from hearing your journey. Thanks!

[@coolbreeze6591]

I been following you and hope you all the best. Im 9 months undetectable so far all is good. God bless

[@edchung3882]

Hi Chris, have you consider taking PMSA PET scan to ascertain all cancer sites for precise treatments. UCLA have very good facilities for such advance imaging technology.

[@williamgrant3999]

Good luck . Glad you are able to post.

[@boldbeliever52]

I certainly feel for you and all that you are going through. I am 70. In the fall, during routine psa test I scored 11. After seeing a urologist in early 2021 it was 17. Just tested last week. It is a 34. Right now I am choosing to do nothing. Full bone scan no cancer. No lymph nodes involved Mass has breached the prostate envelope and confirmed with MRI RNB, random needle biopsy shows 15% cancer in two samples only. Gleason score 3 plus 4. Teal group. I have completely ruled out medical castration ( renamed hormone therapy). I was originally sold on the idea of 28 proton beam radiation treatments after 2 months of so called hormone therapy. Then the Oncologist shifted gears on me and said it's actually PHOTON beam radiation. After researching the difference on reputable sites like mayo clinic, I decided that I don't want photon beam since it will surely destroy good cells in places other than the prostate. I am not in denial but I am definitely not ready to act on all this. Would like very much to live another 10 to 15 years, but I am totally ready to go home today. Please keep me in your prayers. I know for SURE they work I am a colon cancer survivor AND a heart attack survivor. God bless BTW. . My urologist said if I do NOTHING I will probably vote in 2 more presidential elections. Eight years sounds good to me.

[@DBen0217]

You are indeed a survivor Craig…survive my brother. Your testimony will help others.

[@steveludwig1065]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@nicpete17]

All the best to you Chris . You got this

[@bgharvey]

I am currently on 4 month Lupron shot as well as Erleada ( Apalutamide ), 240mg/day. My Robot assisted Prostatechtomy was on April 28, 2020. 15 weeks after the surgery my PSA jumped to 52, then 67, then 165, all within 30days. That's when I started the Lupron and Erleada. got my PSA down to .20 within 6 months, but now it is climbing again, up to 1.74 two months ago, getting tested again tomorrow. It's been a lot of ups and downs, not sure where it is going from here, but I'm being treated at the Cleveland Clinic so I'm in great hands.

[@bgharvey]

Should have mentioned it has metastisized to my bones in multiple locations, Pelvis, ribs, spine, but I really only feel the pelvic pain, and it's not that intense.

[@ralphnunziata686]

God Bless Chris 🙏

[@jeff6899]

Blessings to You...I was recently diagnosed. Scary stuff ! I am nearly all vegan now. Diet & exercise can help.

[@artmaltman]

So glad you found it!!! New info: In December the FDA approved a new type of scan that actually pinpoints location of the cancer. Much better than prior types of scans. PSMA-PET scan. Insurance might not cover it due to new alas. Over $2000 at UCLA or UCSF. Best wishes!

[@MrPolliwog]

i wish you all the best - good luck.

[@michaelrose9740]

Keep positive and good luck.

[@miab6045]

Hope all will be successful. All the best.

[@arkinsonart2768]

HIiChris good luck to you and verry best I also have cancer have been on lopron for a year now and my psa is 22 and now they want to star kemo but i dont know . anways stay strong and keep making the choices that are good for you

[@hatcher7]

Hey Chris. I appreciate your videos. You've had a long road with is thing. I decided against surgery. I am just about to embark on a five day course of radiation ( SBRT). They don't recommend Lupron at this juncture. Have you had the newer PET scan that is available? It has the ability to more clearly detect prostate cancer. You are right in saying that there are big advancements in prostate cancer research and treatment. There are big advancements being made at UCSF using immunotherapy. Best of luck to you on your journey.

[@artmaltman]

Have you had PSMA-PET scan? This is very important. Check UCLA and USF.

[@mikemir121]

Hi Chris. Love your videos even though it is so hard to talk about this. So sad to learn about your rising PSA. Obviously, there is always a way to beat it. Will be following you until you share your success in winning this disease. (Hope you don't mind me writing so much.) Just like you, I had a prostatectomy and now am going to do my 7-8 weeks of radiation and six months of Lupron. You mentioned that the cancer is now in your lymph nodes and that reminded me to ask you about your prostate pathology report. The cancer in my prostate was only around the bladder-neck area but otherwise looked normal and healthy, and there was no cancer in the few lymph nodes they took out. Have you looked at your pathology report again lately? Also, you might want to talk to a hospital nutritionist or a dietitian about your intestine issues before it gets worst. Best of luck to you and hang in there.

[@chrishartley6966]

My pathology was clear in the lymph nodes they removed. We thought we were all clear bit turns out that was not case. We found the cancer though and hopefully this was my last round of radiation. Stay strong

[@rickwang7157]

Did you get PSMA scan? I did Prostatectomy The pathology report show all clear but my PSA from 0.04 went up to 0.251 within a year and half after that I did the PSMA(F18) they found out my lymph nodes has cancer so I’m doing 37 times radiation (25 Time lymph nodes and 37 prostate bed) plus six month Fermagon.

[@rogerembry4777]

Been on Lupron for 3 years it’s awful

[@gf4192]

My bro Inlaw has just had a rise in psa after prostate removal. He’s now going to have radiation and hormone pills. He wasn’t offered radiation after op which I think would have been better. His scan couldn’t see cancer either

[@nestordupo845]

I wonder how are you now Chris? This is old video I hope you are now cancer free.

[@DarkNight-fi6tv]

You will get through this…

[@mactheslovac8673]

RIP

[@javar888]

Chris, you have this,! Once you find the area , it will be targeted. The planning is very sound. Please keep us informed.. J. Vancouver Island. BC

[@edie7423]

When are you going to update a new video video 29

[@robgerety]

Sounds like a good plan. I hope you are doing well. Tell us, what type of scans are you having?

[@chrishartley6966]

I am now doing PSMA scans annually

[@damianj4700]

Hi Chris, was the scan a PSMA PET CTscan? I had this test prior to my radical prostatectomy, and it was an excellent diagnostic tool. I am sorry you are having this hard time, but glad you are being positive and sticking with it :)

[@rickrick5041]

I wondered that too. I think it’s not available everywhere or is very expensive

[@damianj4700]

@@rickrick5041 True. My specialist could barely see my cancer on the MRI, and it was only confirmed after my TRUS biopsy. I had a subsequent PSMA PET CT scan, and it was clear as day exactly where it was and the size

[@maybethistimenow]

Thanks, Chris. Brilliant video, as always. Please can you tell me the type of scan that your refer to, to 'see' the cancer? Was it an MRI?

[@chrishartley6966]

It was a PET scan

[@javar888]

How you feeling now Chris ? I’m in for a Prostatectomy tomorrow. 57 and healthy... blew my mind !!

[@dappa311]

How did things go?

[@javar888]

@@dappa311 thanks for asking , went good. Almost 2 years now I think . My psa hovered in the 0.069 range and climbed very slowly. The urologist said it may be worthwhile to get EBRT at some point. He said the operation went very very well and there is no infected tissue or lymph nodes. It was nerve sparing. On pathology, they called it 3+4. There was a 3 mm breach. That appeared to just happened so says the urologist. I said to the urologist, if I am contemplating radiation, why don’t we do it now. The radiation oncologist said, that would be ideal as I was at .13. Therefore, I just completed 20 sessions of external beam radiation. Two weeks ago. I’m not supposed to get a PSA check for about three months but I didn’t want anyway. PSA was down already to 0.070. amazing technology. The radiation oncologist didn’t recommend any hormone or chemotherapy at all. He said my case was very low value for a risk. I hope I’m on the right trail. How are you feeling?

[@dappa311]

@@javar888 Well I haven't done any surgery as of yet , I have a PSA of 3.3 and my doctor sent me to a Urologist, have an appointment coming up. Just trying to learn as much as I can from others about how their experiences went. Terrified of all of this, I must say. Did you recover your continence and erectile dysfunction?

[@javar888]

@@dappa311 yes , surgery was good. Zero leaking right from day 3 . ED took about 6 months- pills help a great deal . At 3.3 don’t delay . What’s your biopsy like ? Don’t wait to 5 or even 4.5 . I got surgery at 4.0 - just in time they said .

[@dappa311]

@@javar888 I haven't done a Biopsy as of yet, but I'm sure when I go they will schedule me for one, Scared of the whole thing . But I have two young kids and that's all I can think about. Hoping if it is cancer it is localized to the prostate , Not keen on radiation and those things, I think if push comes to shove I will opt to take it out , I don't want any recurrence later on, I'm only 44 going to be 45 in January . Hoping if I have to go the surgery route I recover quick!

[@deemika]

Is this your most recent video? In other words, do you have a Video 29?

[@chrishartley6966]

So sorry that I have not posted or been monitoring comments. I am doing well and just posted a quick update. Stay strong and hope you are doing well.

[@deemika]

@@chrishartley6966 No worries - thanks 👍

[@warrenmaralit2461]

Hi Chris how are you? hope your doing and free of cancer..

[@warrenmaralit2461]

What scan was done on you to detect the location of the Cancer?

[@isomarino8895]

hello, but in the end did you completely solve the problem of incontinence or do you still have leaks?

[@luketoni2902]

Dear Chris, how did you approach weight training during ADT? Are there online resources or did you have a trainer? Thank you Las

[@jeffell]

Chris, How are you doing? Have you had a PSMA PET scan?

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Quickstory about me..at age 71( 6 years ago) I had 44 sessions of radiation for my prostate...Gleason score of 4+3 at the time, but apparently the cancer was only in my prostate...so, one year ago, my PSA began to move up again...during the last year, it moved from 0.10 to 1.62...(!)...So I had the "new" PSMA PET scan, and it turns out that two lymph nodes, slightly away from my essentially dead prostate, have begun to show very small signs of having cancer!...My doctor told me that, six years ago, the imaging likely did not spot a very small "breakout" of cancer, that migrated after a few years, into my two lymph nodes. The new, very improved PSMA PET scan has zeroed in on the problem area...next week I start around 30 more sessions of radiation, which should kill the small area that is going bad. I have chosen to NOT take any Lupron after the radiation...close monitoring after these sessions should be interesting! If more action needs to be taken, THEN I will combine further radiation, with the dreaded Lupron treatments! I am rather upset, that six years ago, I was told that my irradiated prostate was no longer a problem...and the latest scan still says that there is NO cancer in my "dead" prostate...I hope the technology is not lying, this time! I do not blame my doctor, it was just that six years ago, the imaging was not that great, compared to today!

[@samjan8094]

i'm trying to starve my cancer out with plant based diet for the next year and forever if necessary

[@samjan8094]

meant to say, 3 months in and the stabbing tumor pain and discomfort is gone. if i feed the cancer tho even a little bit the dull ache and other symptoms returns in days

[@rosssouza1551]

Send more about this plant base treatment

[@MatthewYoung-nn7ek]

Very best wishes Chris

[@Getsumsimm]

You got this brother. In the name of Jesus Christ please heal this man. Amen!

[@joeharry32817]

How about hyperthermia treatment.. some ppl used that and it worked. It is said that hyperthermia combined with radiation/chemo worked well; the thing is, hyperthermia provided an extra punch right after treatment typically. HIPEC is used in some cancer patients. Hyperthermia worked in a way that it activates the immune system, it also help the body break up the dead cancer cells for their presentation to the immune system, so that the immune cells thereafter search for any tumours that have spread elsewhere. Amazon sells quite a lot far infrared tourmaline/amethyst heated pad; IMO these can also work as the heat penetrate through the skin on the body substantially YT search - hyperthermia cancer Video that can be informative - 6G8k1vXC-bw and pptRLAcXujE

[@dappa311]

How are you doing so far ?

[@wilecoyote123]

Are you back to wearing pads? Just wondering

[@perfectly22smith38]

Update????

[@curbozerboomer1773]

I will speculate, that Chris is either near death, or has passed. What other reason could there be, for his leaving us hanging?

[@Ben-xl7fq]

@@curbozerboomer1773 hope not,

[@patriciareynolds2729]

Ed here, I hate the lupron side effects and the Hebrew doctor on youtube says not to take it. still having second thoughts about proton therapy radiation that friends had and did well. the surgery was hell too, how are you doing?

[@gregkienle3378]

Lupron shots are a bitch. I cant walk for 2.5 days after I get them.

[@patriciareynolds2729]

Ed here, I agree took onein may, still sweating. almost dehydrated several times this summer! hope to have no more.

[@rosssouza1551]

No kidding! 2 days?

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