I sent this message to the NG last week, but if did not appear for whatever
reason. Here it is again.

In the recent "deciding not to treat pc" thread, Steve Kramer mentioned many
of the people who have participated here.  I am giving an update, as he did
not have any info on me since 2006.  I am DP or Dale P, as I have used both
names in the past.  Anyway,  my PSA has gone up when I was off of ADT.  I
have been on Lupron/Casodex for the last three years.  I recently went off
of the Lupron and continue the low dose (50MG per day) Casodex for now.  The
testosterone level has not come up much after all of the years on Lupron.
Anyway, the PSA is still <0.10, but has not been checked since April. I will
go in for a check in a week.  It sure feels good to be off the Lupron, as
now the hot flashes are pretty much gone and the energy level is much
better.  It is interesting when you consider that the testosterone has not
really come up much.  Maybe every little bit helps, or maybe the Lupron has
more overall effect than we realize.   Anyway, life is going on well, and I
know that someday this monster will raise its ugly head again, but until
then life goes on.

Hello to Steve and all of you others who I have not communicated with in
some time.

Dale P  (DP)

Denver, CO