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Lenny Fonticiella
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William,
I suggest that you take a look at the discussions on the Chemotherapy + Prostate Cancer Group. The combination of chemo and ADT is an option to consider when location of the micrometastasis is unknown. Early results of trials have shown th…
Hello Peter,
John and I went through the chemo process about the same time. However, our experiences were different. John, unfortunately, had a much rougher time than I. My 6th. and last infusion was on May 12. At this time, I am pretty much back t…
Dear Susan,
First of all, let me welcome you to our group. You will find many knowlegable and caring people in this site who are willing to share valuable information. As someone who has benefited from this site, I can tell you that the feedback re…
Dear Lenny
My husband Ken has recurrent prostate cancer. He had surgery 5 years ago and salvage radiation and 2 rounds of hormone deprevation but his psa is rising at a fast clip doubling every month. Currently he is not on hormone deprevaton. One o…
Great idea in starting this group! I think this group will be very helpful to people considering this treatment. I know I could have used the information 6 months ago!
Like John Tassi, I also believe in taking the bull by the horns. After watching…
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- Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer?
- yes
- What brings you to the New Prostate Cancer InfoLink social network?
- To share my experiences with others, and to gain from other's experiences
- Would you help us grow the network? Would you tell others about it?
- Yes. I have already done so and will continue to.
- About Me:
- Diagnosed 8/4/06(59 years old)) - Gleason 7(4+3) verified by 2nd pathologist, T1c, PSA 34, tumor on right side only. 2 months on ADT in preparation for IMRT as advised by urologist and referred oncologist. Subsequent test results (MRI,CXR, bone scan) showed no visible extracapsular extension. Used the 2 months on ADT to clear the fog left by being diagnosed and to educate myself on the different availble treatment options. Decided that best solution for me at that time was surgery. On 12/12/06 Dr. Krongrad performed LRP. Post-op upgraded to Gleason 9(4+5), pT3aNo with tumor intrusion into periprostatic fat, but negative margins. Right side only tumor confirmed. PSA<0.1 2 mo. after and, 0.1, 6 mo. after surgery. PSA has been steadily rising eversince. My oncologist has advised that it is time for the next step.
61 years old, married for 36 years (same wife), 3 daughters, expecting first grand child in June 09. Hobbies: Karate, wine, food
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 10:53am on June 4, 2009,
John Tassi said…
- Thanks for the blog comment. It's great that you're sharing your recovery with me. That gives me hope that my symptoms will get better. My internal Doc put me on stronger diuretic, so we'll see if my tree trunks turn back into feet and ankles.
Please keep me up to date on your progress. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- At 10:06pm on June 1, 2009,
George A. Brown said…
- Hi Lenny,
Didn't know you were taking the Chemo path. You and John are bringing in the big cannons and taking a stand. I would appreciate reading your contemplated posting of how you are doing. Wishing you the best and any time you take an opponent on head to head you are going to do some damage. Win this one Lenny for all of us. We all got your back covered. George
- At 7:26pm on June 1, 2009,
CB Bunting III said…
- Thanks for the comments. I am still recovering from the surgery and only get on-line occasionally. I have not received my pathology reports yet from the surgery. Hopefully good news in a few days. I do feel like I did the correct thing as far as getting the surgery. Time will tell. I appreciate all of the support from everywhere, friends, kin, internet and people I do not even know. IT seems we bond as former (present) prostate cancer fighters.
Hope all goes well on your end. Continue the fight, it is winnable as many have proven.
thanks, cb
- At 6:49pm on May 30, 2009,
John Tassi said…
- Hi Lenny; Got your message. Glad to hear you're done with Chemo and starting the road to recovery. Continued prayers for you and your family.
- john
- At 7:32pm on May 28, 2009,
Patrick Baxter said… - Hello Lenny, glad to hear that you are doing better. At least now you probably can return to enjoying food again as you noted in your bio that one of your hobby is food. Gotta keep fighting. You have alot to fight for. Keep in your life.
Patrick
- At 10:06pm on January 13, 2009,
John Tassi said…
- Lenny; Have you looked into radiation? IMRT/IGRT?
I have 14 more IMRT treatments to go. All of the articles I've seen say radiation followed by ADT have a good result.
- jt -
- At 4:19pm on January 12, 2009,
John Tassi said…
- Hi Lenny;
<...RT, are you doing ADT? If so, how long is your treatment ...>
I will be starting hormone deprivation therapy mid February for 12 months. At the same time I will also be starting Chemo (Taxotere) once every 3 weeks for 6 months.
The hormone therapy was suggested by my surgeon. The chemo was my decision based on input from other doctors.
The hormone therapy will deplete your muscle and bones. Now is the time to do weight training to build your core muscles. there are threads on this site that will give more details on this.
Good luck! Positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
- jt -
I want to be as aggressive as possible.
- At 11:42am on January 11, 2009,
Lenny Fonticiella said…
- Thank you Doctor, I will keep in touch.
Lenny
- At 10:31pm on January 9, 2009,
Arnon Krongrad, MD said…
- Lenny, it's nice to see you here. You can see that there are lots of friendly and informed people. Look around and let me know if you need any help. You have my number. Arnon
- At 7:52pm on January 9, 2009,
George A. Brown said…
- Lenny,
Thanks for joining. I have been a member for about a month and really appreciate the imformation I gleam about my case. Thanks for opening up and I really feel your struggle to gain information and to make an informed decision.
Its tough! Hang in there, we all stand together in this fight. Really believe that you have found some supportative friends here, and I can just feel your support and concern for us too.. You are going to be a teriffic Grand Dad!!! Please wait a few years before you teach the new kiddo Krate. George
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