Hismones 12/04/25

Does life sometimes seem like too much trouble? Nearing my first treatment anniversary, I had a second opinion appointment with Dr. Keith Courtney at UT Southwestern in Dallas. He and a physician Fellow working with him studied my records and agreed with the diagnosis and treatment plan of my Fort Worth Urology Partners and Texas Cancer Specialists team. That was the good news. The "oh, well" news was that I'll be continuing with the oral medication as planned for another 6-12 months and then be monitored afterward. I don't know why, but I suppose I was hoping he had some sort of magic plan that would lessen or shorten treatment. Another year with zero Testosterone is less fun than it could be but should be worth it long term. So, disappointed and in agreement with one of my medication side effects, I came home, let self pity build up and shed a few tears. I'm already better, but I seemed to need a little tantrum before getting back to reality. Dr. Courtney's advice imcluded, "Eat less and exercise twice as much," this just a week after Thanksgiving and leaning into Christmas. Darn. Intestinal distress is still my daily companion, so I'll be having an appointment with a gastroenterologist soon. My next PSA check and oncology follow up are in February, so it may be awhile until the next post. Regardless, Merry Christmas!