Prostate Cancer Diagnosis- Part 2

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A prostate cancer diagnosis likely leaves you in a state of shock- and that is not a good state to be in to make a level-headed decision about treatment options. A surgeon encouraging me to look at the longer timeline- and to take into account quality of life issues ended up with me not have surgery at all! I am not a doctor and am just sharing anecdotally the choices I made. Find out all you can and then discuss with your doctor the best course of treatment for you. These books were very helpful in informing my decision about my prostate cancer care:
A Plant Powered Approach to Prostate Cancer- amzn.to/2TmmaSj
The Key to Prostate Cancer: 30 Experts Explain- amzn.to/3xbnUfP
You Can Beat Prostate Cancer: And You Don't Need Surgery- amzn.to/3pSHStH
Prostate Cancer: A New Approach to Treatment- amzn.to/3w9c85E
Best Prostate Cancer Treatment: Proton Beam Therapy- amzn.to/3pF6N3H
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@cmeride79 4 месяца назад

Thank you *so* much for sharing this on,RU-vid… 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. ❤

@anthonymoore6492 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your videos.

@gilgonzalez4104 Год назад

Thank you

@bobmilo2786 Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing.

@rossacohen314 3 года назад

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

@parristx 3 года назад

Thanks so much Ross.

@rossacohen314 3 года назад

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.

@2007rosey 3 года назад

Continued prayer for you and your family.

@parristx 3 года назад

Thanks Shawna!

@randomfamilydavenport 3 года назад

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

@parristx 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@J-nj8uv 3 года назад

Wishing you well, Parris!

@parristx 3 года назад

Thank you!

@gmoney9992 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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. 😁

@williambogoger8126 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your story

@parristx Месяц назад

Thanks for watching!

@arheje Год назад

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 6 месяцев назад

What led to your prostate biopsy.

@tleeg74 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

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

@tleeg74 3 года назад

@@parristx very true

@Drtbykr1 10 месяцев назад

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

@parristx 10 месяцев назад

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

@michaelrose9740 2 года назад

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

@parristx 2 года назад

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

@9cyrus540 Месяц назад

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 29 дней назад

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.

@danteplata46 Год назад

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 Год назад

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.

@Smg10862 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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.

@thehitlistproduction 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@latinreuben 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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?

@mperloe Год назад

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

@bigbrother9531 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

Howdy! I am doing okay. My issues currently are dealing with cancer treatment side effects. Here is a link to my latest video- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SUnD7UApf-U.html And I couldn't tell from what you wrote whether you decided not to have treatment or if treatment isn't necessary.

@Ruxandra-mr3sp Год назад

Did u do a biopsy with the mri?

@parristx Год назад

No, mine was done with a trans rectal ultrasound.

@Ruxandra-mr3sp Год назад

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

@dlindo8892 Год назад

Did you do androgen deprivation therapy?

@parristx Год назад

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

@dlindo8892 Год назад

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

@arkmay1 Год назад

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

@parristx Год назад

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

@arkmay1 Год назад

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

@parristx Год назад

That's very kind. Thank you.

@peebrain69 Год назад

Sorry if I missed it in the videos or discussion, but would you share your age for me?

@parristx Год назад

Sure, I turn 60 next year.

@Commanderinchief69 Месяц назад

Should have did ADT first

@parristx 29 дней назад

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

@carydavidhoffson6014 Год назад

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

@parristx Год назад

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

@jeffalbrecht4560 6 месяцев назад

Same here, take 12 biopsy.

@BMT-by5ve 6 месяцев назад

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

@claytonhubbard612 2 года назад

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

@parristx 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

@@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 Год назад

Sounded they battled for the money paid for surgeries?

@parristx Год назад

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