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The next step in my journey: hearing loss and Tinnitus
The next step in my journey: hearing loss and Tinnitus
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Відео

Happy 2024!
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An opportunity to embrace joy and beauty!
Lutetium-177: Can You Say, "Bilateral Orchiectomy?"
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My musings on obtaining Lutetium-177 treatment for prostate cancer without first undergoing actual or chemical castration.
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary: Lutetium-177
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary: Lutetium-177
The Mortal Guitar Lover
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Of Life, Music, and Legacy
Tour Divide, 2023
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Tour Divide, 2023
Guitars, Life, and Mortality with Greg Voros and John Thomas
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A conversation about Guitars, Life, MS, Prostate Cancer, and Mortality
It's Baaaaack!
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Micrometastasis: my cancer has escaped the area where my prostate once resided and is floating around my body contemplating just how to kill me. Once prostate cancer metastasizes, the chance of living more than 5 years drops to around 25%-30%. Because mine is in the nano stage, my chances may be a bit better. I will continue to update this diary as I learn more. John
A Return to the Scene of the Infamous Deer Crash
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First journey to visit the spot where a month and a half ago I collided with a deer, broke nearly every bone across the top of my torso, and punctured both lungs. It's great to be back in the saddle!
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary - First Serious Bicycle Ride
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38 Miles on the bicycle I'd hoped to ride from Canada to Mexico this summer. Next year!
Prostate Cancer and Deer Crash Recovery Diary - Back in the Saddle
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Back on an actual bicycle ... 3 weeks early.
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary Back in the Saddle ... Again
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1 month to the day from my close encounter with the deer. My 13 (!) broken ribs have healed sufficiently so that swinging a leg over a bike didn't hurt too much. :) My broken acromion and clavicle are healing, too. I'm still experiencing substantial pain, but I'm back in the saddle!
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary - 4 Weeks Post Close Encounter with the Deer
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Recovering, again, one step at a time.
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary Deer Crash Surgery and Recovery
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Another recovery challenge! Yes, 18 broken bones and both lungs punctured, courtesy of colliding with a deer while I was cycling. As best I know, the deer survived relatively unscathed.
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 4 weeks Post Radiation Treatment
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 4 weeks Post Radiation Treatment
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 2 Weeks Post Radiation Treatment
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 2 Weeks Post Radiation Treatment
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 8 Weeks of Daily Radiation Completed!
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 8 Weeks of Daily Radiation Completed!
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary - Week 7 of Daily Radiation
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary - Week 7 of Daily Radiation
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary - Week 6 of Daily Radiation
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary - Week 6 of Daily Radiation
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary - Week 5 of Daily Radiation
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary - Week 5 of Daily Radiation
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary Week 4 of Daily Radiation
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary Week 4 of Daily Radiation
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary Week 3 of Radiation
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary Week 3 of Radiation
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 16 Months Radiation Begins!
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 16 Months Radiation Begins!
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 15 Months
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 15 Months
2021 Closer to Free Opening Ceremony
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2021 Closer to Free Opening Ceremony
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 1 Year
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 1 Year
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary Month Four
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary Month Four
Prostate Cancer Recover Diary 2 and a Half Months
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Prostate Cancer Recover Diary 2 and a Half Months
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary One & Half Months
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary One & Half Months
Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 50 Mile Bicycle Ride
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Prostate Cancer Recovery Diary 50 Mile Bicycle Ride

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mark26714
    @mark26714 2 місяці тому

    Did you have bone metastasis with your prostate?

    • @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315
      @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315 2 місяці тому

      No. My cancer, radiation treatment, and COVID sufficiently compromised my immune system that a trivial tooth infection morphed into osteomyelitis.

  • @Audie0955
    @Audie0955 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing your experience..

  • @dogiego
    @dogiego 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for your entire diary. It has given me incentive to be more proactive relating to my own PC (currently on Active Surveillance, Gleason 6, DECIPHER 0.2, PSA 4-5), and less trusting of my own health care system. Be well, and play well (guitar, bike, and everything else!!!)

  • @user-ix8kz8mf9b
    @user-ix8kz8mf9b 5 місяців тому

    👍

  • @user-ix8kz8mf9b
    @user-ix8kz8mf9b 5 місяців тому

    👍

  • @user-ix8kz8mf9b
    @user-ix8kz8mf9b 5 місяців тому

    🖖

  • @user-ix8kz8mf9b
    @user-ix8kz8mf9b 5 місяців тому

    🙃

  • @user-ix8kz8mf9b
    @user-ix8kz8mf9b 5 місяців тому

    You are simply sounding good! So good on you!

  • @timothyinsogna2727
    @timothyinsogna2727 5 місяців тому

    I’m so sorry you’re Having tinnitus. I also have been having tinnitus for a while now too. It’s really annoying.

  • @darrellljennings
    @darrellljennings 5 місяців тому

    I feel for you. My tinnitus has gotten worse and worse over the years, and probably should go for hearing aids. I certainly say "WHAT?" a lot these days. But as my buddy Randy Cobb asked me "what note is your tinnitus? Mine's a B. You can tune your guitars to it.

    • @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315
      @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315 5 місяців тому

      I figure the pitch of my tinnitus tonight when I'm playing guitar! I've long had mild tinnitus. But within days of beginning to take the offending medication, it reached screaming status. It's really, really loud.

    • @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315
      @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315 5 місяців тому

      Darrell, mine is an A. I always suspected that you were at least a step sharper than I am.

  • @susanbrown1170
    @susanbrown1170 5 місяців тому

    Will you ride your bike with hearing aids? Wondering about wind noise and if it’s even necessary.

  • @davefengler4266
    @davefengler4266 5 місяців тому

    You are one cool "cat"!! How many lives have you used up with your encounters (or rounds of) cancer, COVID, or large horned mammals?? It's possible I've missed something. Another question. Is Irene still alive? Has she made it to 100??

  • @bigsbyfreak
    @bigsbyfreak 5 місяців тому

    be safe my friend

  • @ParlorMan_Acoustic_Guitar
    @ParlorMan_Acoustic_Guitar 8 місяців тому

    Happy New Year my friend. A lot of people have a difficult time understanding why I say getting diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Learning to live in the moment and find joy in every one is why. Much love for the coming year.

  • @davefrear8531
    @davefrear8531 8 місяців тому

    Can't wait to get back to commuting!

  • @davefrear8531
    @davefrear8531 8 місяців тому

    3rd week out from my radical prostatectomy. Still a lot of cramping/pain when sitting. Can't imagine getting back on my racing saddle right now. But missing the bike a great deal.

    • @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315
      @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315 8 місяців тому

      I found the bike saddle to be more comfortable than a conventional chair! I use saddles with a large cutout. Please keep me posted. You can email me at johnthomasguitar at gmail dot com.

  • @daveroyle6310
    @daveroyle6310 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for your update. As said before, your positivity is incredible and very inspiring. We have two things in common, no prostate and a love of cycling but I have to say you are still doing more miles than me. Long may it continue.

  • @gthayes5821
    @gthayes5821 9 місяців тому

    are you sure that is an antibiotic??? looks like Reposado if you ask me... Just sayin

  • @Midnight45685
    @Midnight45685 9 місяців тому

    You are so strong JT❤️

  • @mhartain5848
    @mhartain5848 9 місяців тому

    Somehow, a thumbs up reaction doesn't seem appropriate. Thanks for the update, JT. Your courage, determination and optimism are truly inspiring. Rave on, brother!Y

  • @Beertownbill
    @Beertownbill 9 місяців тому

    The Great Divide Route is no joke. I did the TransAm in the summer of 2022 and crossed paths with GDR riders several times. They did not appear to be having as much fun as me!

    • @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315
      @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315 9 місяців тому

      Oh, I had great fun. But when I began to get bored and began to think of my legacy, especially because of my health challenges, I decided that 1,000 miles served my soul's yearning.

  • @Beertownbill
    @Beertownbill 9 місяців тому

    I've been told riding for 2-3 months post-surgery. But given the incontinence I'm experiencing; a bike ride might not be a good idea. I'm hoping to do another long bike ride (I did the TransAm in 2022) or complete the Triple Crown (PCT/CDT/AT). I have only to do the CDT to reach that goal. Time will tell.

    • @johnthomasguitar
      @johnthomasguitar 9 місяців тому

      Fabulous cycling accomplishments! Thanks for sharing them with us. Post-prostatectomy my bicycle saddle, with its center cutout, was the most comfortable perch I could find. Really. I was most comfortable and happiest on my bicycle. Please keep me posted on your recovery.

  • @danmoschet9568
    @danmoschet9568 Рік тому

    Love it. Great stories.

    • @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315
      @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315 Рік тому

      Thanks, Dan!

    • @danmoschet9568
      @danmoschet9568 Рік тому

      A carbon fiber Banner ! Very cool Batman. I’d forgotten about that. Hope your struggle is hitting a plateau.

    • @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315
      @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315 Рік тому

      @@danmoschet9568 maybe a plateau, it's not clear. But the trend is not pretty. How are you, my friend?

    • @danmoschet9568
      @danmoschet9568 Рік тому

      @@prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315 I just ordered a $30,000 wheelchair. Go fast, take chances, is my new motto.

  • @dalecarlson5199
    @dalecarlson5199 Рік тому

    HI John, You will always be Ginger's and my hero. Your suite mate, Dale

  • @Guitardoctorpr
    @Guitardoctorpr Рік тому

    Thanks John. All the best to you! 🙏

  • @myabyrnemusic
    @myabyrnemusic Рік тому

    “In trying times, music is what saves us” - ❤❤

  • @knotknot5963
    @knotknot5963 Рік тому

    Great video! May your story be heard by many more people.

  • @gthayes5821
    @gthayes5821 Рік тому

    Bravo

  • @danmoschet9568
    @danmoschet9568 Рік тому

    I kinda sorta feel like you're crazy. I'll try to intersect with you in Colorado to see how you're doing.

    • @johnthomas8168
      @johnthomas8168 Рік тому

      I kinda sorta feel like I’m crazy, too, my friend!

  • @dalecarlson5199
    @dalecarlson5199 Рік тому

    John, You are the best! Godspeed for your upcoming journey. See you soon. Your colleague and best buddy, Dale

  • @davefengler4266
    @davefengler4266 Рік тому

    The man with the best-worst luck!! I hope this trip goes smoothly with no encounters from the animal kingdom.

  • @mhartain
    @mhartain Рік тому

    Godspeed, brother!

  • @bobbiebonniwell4821
    @bobbiebonniwell4821 Рік тому

    I had problem with my bladder after surgery. I am doing good now put riding a bike really cause flare up. Does riding a bike cause u any urinary issues.

  • @jtelvis3
    @jtelvis3 Рік тому

    Great video! Very inspirational! This Friday is my 4 week post op point and I'm looking forward to getting back in the saddle as well! Did you have any issues with wearing pads (Depends/etc.) with your chamois?

    • @johnthomasguitar
      @johnthomasguitar Рік тому

      Thanks! At 1-month post-surgery, I wasn't wearing pads. Plus, what's that chamois for? :)

  • @jeffreycooper2838
    @jeffreycooper2838 Рік тому

    unlike

  • @gnuages
    @gnuages Рік тому

    No likey

  • @mhartain
    @mhartain Рік тому

    No way to "like" this. Thanks for the update. Love you, brother.

  • @StuffOffYouStuff
    @StuffOffYouStuff Рік тому

    Glad you're recovering well buddy!

  • @frankbeechinor2545
    @frankbeechinor2545 2 роки тому

    Hi John sorry to hear about your crash but it looks like you’ve made a great recovery. I’ve been following you since I was diagnosed in January and your story helped me a lot, especially as I wanted to get back on my bike. If you don’t mind can I ask you about your radiotherapy. Did you have ADT as well and, if so, what drug did they give you. They’ve started me on Bicalutimide (cassodex). I just wanted to chat to fellow cyclists to see how it affected them best Rgds Frank

    • @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315
      @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315 2 роки тому

      Frank, did you have surgery! I had a radical prostatectomy on July 1, 2020. Then 8 weeks of daily radiation therapy from late September through mid-December. No drug treatment ..yet. I'm happy to chat. Email me at johnthomasguitar at gmail dot com.

  • @jeffreycooper2838
    @jeffreycooper2838 2 роки тому

    Back in the saddle! Good for you John!

  • @huntbarkworth7949
    @huntbarkworth7949 2 роки тому

    😱 𝓅𝓇𝑜𝓂𝑜𝓈𝓂

  • @wadighassen9612
    @wadighassen9612 2 роки тому

    May god be with you

  • @markwhite7939
    @markwhite7939 2 роки тому

    Enjoy your videos. I too am a prostate cancer survivor. Had it removed in 2007. Then had cancer come back in 2010 (left over cancer cells they guessed) so underwent 37 radiation treatments. Have been good since then. Hope to do TD in 2023. Maybe we will toe the line together and march south!

  • @sierrabird
    @sierrabird 2 роки тому

    Wow you are amazing I know you can do it !!

  • @markwhite7939
    @markwhite7939 2 роки тому

    Good luck on your recovery. Finished my radiation in 2010 for prostate. Planning on TD 2023. Hope to see you.

  • @davmc254
    @davmc254 2 роки тому

    Hi, John, What a hero you are ! More hardship, more power. Hope you will recover soon. Dave, UMGF.

  • @jeffreycooper2838
    @jeffreycooper2838 2 роки тому

    Feel better soon John!

  • @candy-o.thepremiertributet4313
    @candy-o.thepremiertributet4313 2 роки тому

    Two hands on the wheel, John!!!

  • @johnbeck6506
    @johnbeck6506 2 роки тому

    Happy New Year!!!! I had a prostatectomy in March then I found your original videos and was encouraged by them to keep working out and do way too many triathlons this year instead of taking it easy. Thanks for the motivation and for sharing your journey.

    • @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315
      @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315 2 роки тому

      Thanks, John! I'm happy to have helped. A lot of folks have contacted me about this UA-cam diary and thanked me. Something good has come from something bad! It's now well established that exercise helps in our journey with cancer. Here's the latest, prostate cancer-specific study: jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2785734

  • @garygazica9591
    @garygazica9591 2 роки тому

    You're a beast. Thanks for motivation. I am two weeks post surgery and hesitant to even think about riding. Did you leak while riding?

    • @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315
      @prostatecancerrecoverydiar6315 2 роки тому

      I'm sure that early on I did. That's what the chamois is for. :) I found a bike saddle the most comfortable place to sit post-surgery. Only your sit bones contact it, especially if your saddle has a cutout. Go for it!