Hismones 07/31/25 "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow"

Well, I was expecting to have another PSA test done July 22 and follow-up appointment with radiation oncologist July 29, but apparently I have been transferred across the hall to the surgical oncologist/hormone therapy specialist who can't see me very soon. I was scheduled to meet with him September 9, but we will be out of town. My next PSA will be September 2 and I'll know the results a few days later, but I won't be seeing this specialist until November. If the test results aren't as expected, that will likely change. Now, back to the blogpost title: every bit of body hair below my neckline is reverting to childhood. It's the strangest thing: head hair and shaving are remaining as normal, but all (and I mean, ALL) of my hair from arms, chest, abdomen, thighs and legs is becoming "peach fuzz." I suppose that's another result of having no Testosterone, including some very appreciated body parts shrinking back more like they were when I was 12. If I remain on hormone therapy for the full recommended two years, I read that I have about a 50/50 chance of life returning to normal afterward. This week following vacation, I've returned to a regular exercise regimen, and that helps a bit with energy levels. I repaired a leaky toilet, unstuck a door latch, and am about halfway to a cooling fan solution for our daughter's Miata. Last weekend, though, edging front and back yard and washing my wife's car apparently were a bit too much for one day. I continue to have urinary and bowel urgency/frequency issues and have been prescribed a new medication (generic for Mybetriq) that will hopefully reduce my getting up four times nightly. Imodium helps me ge through mornings that typically include three serious bathroom visits, starting about as fast as I can get to a bathroom when first waking up. PT is progressing well following June's hand surgery and I've been allowed to use a topical NSAID for pain despite taking Eliquis. Hormone therapy is no joke, but I read about more severe treatments others receive for more immediately life-threatening cancers. My next medical event is a Calcium chest scan Monday (outside insurance) to determine what heart-related arterial blockage I may have. This test may simply provide a baseline or it may suggest additional treatment. I'm not having concerning symptoms at this point. Thanks for reading and for joining me in prayer through this journey!