Kim Martin

Welcome to our CaringBridge website. We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appreciate your support and words of hopeand encouragement. Thank you for visiting.  Kim & Lulu  


Hello Friends and Family-
Just to bring everyone up to speed I have been working with prostate cancer for 11 years. When I was first diagnosed I made a decision to have the prostate removed since it was in an aggressive state. I remained clear for a couple years and when aggressive reoccurrence  happened, I was able to do a radiation treatment and remain clear for a few more years. 
When reoccurrence happened again, I was able to then go on a hormone therapy treatment which managed the cancer for about 4 more years until we reached a point where it is no longer effective by itself.  


In March of this year,  I had a radical shift with my PSA results and needed to have a bone scan and CAT scan to determine what to do next.  Those tests revealed that I have stage 4 prostate cancer and it has metastasized to the bone and lymph nodes in my abdomen. 
The good news is, chemotherapy ( Taxatore) with  Lupron hormone therapy has had dramatic success in clinical trials with my diagnosis. 
I post this information in the middle of my second round of treatment, with four more in the future.  My PSA is stabilized at a good level and looking forward to it dropping down even more to suppress the cancer and potentially  heal me. 
I have to report I'm doing remarkably well with all side effects and work daily with diet, exercise,  and spiritual connection.  I continue learning many lessons on this journey and the treatment involved. 
I am grateful for all the thoughtful prayers and well wishes coming from so many.  Please keep them coming,  they work. I will try to keep you all posted with my progress.  
Until next time - Kim