How do you cope with dormant cancer cells after Stage IV prostate cancer?

Thank you for sharing this thoughtful post about dormant cancer cells and the journey with advanced prostate cancer. The psychological aspect of living with the knowledge that cancer cells may still be present is something many in this community understand deeply, and finding ways to manage that ongoing uncertainty while maintaining quality of life becomes an important part of the journey. Long-term monitoring approaches can vary significantly between patients, with some experiencing regular imaging and blood work while others may have different schedules based on their specific situation and treatment response. Your questions about both the mental health aspects and the practical monitoring experiences are valuable topics that could help many others in similar situations navigate their own paths forward.

That's a really thoughtful response that captures both the emotional and practical sides of living with advanced prostate cancer - I'd also be curious to hear how others talk about these realities with their families or support systems, since that communication piece can be just as challenging as the medical monitoring itself.

I also have stage IV prostrate cancer. Have been on Luprone pills for 5 yrs., keeping my PSA in check below 0.15. Yrs, hot flashes and some fatigue. Just completed a series of 6 shots of Pluvecto. We’ll see how it’s doing after my next blood work in early March.