Thank you *so* much for sharing this on,KZfaq… 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. ❤
@williammack57118 күн бұрын
Enjoyed your talk I am in my sixth month or adt . PSA peaked at 230, Gleason 8 with perineural invasion also. I'm having a rough time with my mental health. I really do not wish to live. Many of my acquaintances are outraged that I would think this way. I cannot change how I feel.
@rossacohen3143 жыл бұрын
You're amazing, Parris! Been praying for you three times a day.
@parristx3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ross.
@rossacohen3143 жыл бұрын
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.
@2007rosey3 жыл бұрын
Continued prayer for you and your family.
@parristx3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shawna!
@tleeg743 жыл бұрын
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.
@parristx3 жыл бұрын
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! 👍👍
@tleeg743 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@parristx3 жыл бұрын
It is good they are working hard to catch it, but it would better if we would prevent it.
@tleeg743 жыл бұрын
@@parristx very true
@Drtbykr111 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. I have a biopsy next week.
@parristx11 ай бұрын
Thanks. Wishing you good luck in your testing. 🤞🤞
@williambogoger81263 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story
@parristx3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@arheje Жыл бұрын
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-by5ve7 ай бұрын
What led to your prostate biopsy.
@randomfamilydavenport3 жыл бұрын
Your rocking this and I admire you!!! You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey with us:)
@parristx3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@latinreuben11 ай бұрын
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.
@parristx11 ай бұрын
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!
@latinreuben11 ай бұрын
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?
@gmoney99923 жыл бұрын
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.
@parristx3 жыл бұрын
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. 😁
@J-nj8uv3 жыл бұрын
Wishing you well, Parris!
@parristx3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaelrose97402 жыл бұрын
I admire your attitude as I also was 4+5=9.
@parristx2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael. It is a tough score to start treatment from. Hope you are doing well!
@bobmilo27863 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@anthonymoore649211 ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos.
@danteplata46 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@bigbrother95313 ай бұрын
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.
@parristx3 ай бұрын
Howdy! I am doing okay. My issues currently are dealing with cancer treatment side effects. Here is a link to my latest video- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibued5qGptbKXYk.html And I couldn't tell from what you wrote whether you decided not to have treatment or if treatment isn't necessary.
@Smg108622 жыл бұрын
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
@parristx2 жыл бұрын
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.
@gilgonzalez4104 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@thehitlistproduction3 жыл бұрын
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?
@parristx3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@parristx this proton is stil radiation right ?is it available in canada ?
@9cyrus5402 ай бұрын
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'.
@parristx2 ай бұрын
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.
@mperloe Жыл бұрын
Why did you choose to do 45 proton treatment when MRI-Linac can do SBRT in only 5 sessions with reduced margins.
@arkmay1 Жыл бұрын
What is your age sir? Thanks so much for detailing your experience.
@parristx Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark. I turn 60 this year. I was 57 when I got my prostate cancer diagnosis and started treatment.
@arkmay1 Жыл бұрын
@@parristx Thanks so much, I am turning 60 as well. You are an inspiration, prayers and best of luck.
@parristx Жыл бұрын
That's very kind. Thank you.
@Commanderinchief692 ай бұрын
Should have did ADT first
@parristx2 ай бұрын
My first Lupron shot was on the day of my first chemo infusion.
@Ruxandra-mr3sp Жыл бұрын
Did u do a biopsy with the mri?
@parristx Жыл бұрын
No, mine was done with a trans rectal ultrasound.
@Ruxandra-mr3sp Жыл бұрын
@@parristx is that a piopdy ?with the 12 needles ?
@carydavidhoffson6014 Жыл бұрын
My doctor wants to put a needle in my poststate to take a sample of it to look at it with micsçpope
@parristx Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is very common that the doctor will want to do a prostate biopsy.
@jeffalbrecht45608 ай бұрын
Same here, take 12 biopsy.
@BMT-by5ve7 ай бұрын
@jeffalbrecht4560 How did it go? Also what factors that led to the biopsy? What sedation did you get?
@dlindo8892 Жыл бұрын
Did you do androgen deprivation therapy?
@parristx Жыл бұрын
Yes, I will have been on Lupron for two years in October. I have one more year to go.
@dlindo8892 Жыл бұрын
@@parristx Does it make you feel horrible? Do you have any desire for sex or to workout?
@peebrain69 Жыл бұрын
Sorry if I missed it in the videos or discussion, but would you share your age for me?
@parristx Жыл бұрын
Sure, I turn 60 next year.
@whitetailsup76019 күн бұрын
What was ur psa when u found it
@claytonhubbard6122 жыл бұрын
I know this might be a bit irrelevant but we’re you worried at all about sexual dysfunction?
@parristx2 жыл бұрын
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. 😳🤣
@claytonhubbard6122 жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Sounded they battled for the money paid for surgeries?
@parristx Жыл бұрын
Each specialist thinks their treatment is the best. But I didn't get too much pushback when I changed my mind about the surgery.