Real stories
Hear from someone with advanced prostate cancer who had a PSMA-PET scan
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I’ve always been someone who takes charge and asks questions. That’s just who I am, and it didn’t change when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
I grew up in a small town where I met my wife, whom I’ve been married to for 50 years. It’s where my dad grew up, too. My parents were the type of people to go along with whatever the doctor said. Asking questions about your health was not normal then.
These views were tested when I found out I had advanced prostate cancer. I had a choice: take a passive role or speak up. My daughter and son both encouraged me to have a voice and find a doctor who would listen to me, someone I could trust and who would talk to me about my concerns. When I found my medical oncologist, I sat down, leaned in close and said, “Promise me that you will always be candid and fill me in as much as possible.” When he agreed, I knew I could trust him.
I was driven from the start and wanted to feel in control. I decided to learn as much as I could to keep the conversation with my oncologist going, so I could stay as healthy as possible. I did a lot of research and read things by doctors who did research in prostate cancer from diagnosis to treatment.
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Do you have a PSMA-PET story to share?
If you’ve had a PSMA-PET scan and a diagnosis of PSMA+ mCRPC, or are a loved one of someone with PSMA+ mCRPC, you could make a difference. Share your journey: It could help support, inform, and empower someone else. We would love to hear from you.
To participate, you must be:
18 years of age or older and have had a PSMA-PET scan and a diagnosis of PSMA+ mCRPC or
A care partner to someone with PSMA+ mCRPC
Other restrictions apply. This does not equal an offer.
