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Posted 2/9/2013 12:04 AM (GMT 0)
We just got hubby's first PSA results following his initial Lupron shot.  He's finally down to 0.72 (post surgery and pre-injection he was 3.81).  He's postponing a decision on provenge for now.  He's to repeat the PSA and get another Lupron injection in April. 
Posted 2/9/2013 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
.72 is good for ht start. I know nothing about provenge, though I thougt that was for advanced case. Your hubby is a long way from there. Let the HT do it thing. .72 indicates tiny bit of cancer, save the big guns for when you need it , and you may never need it. I m telling anyone will ing to hear.
The medicos will do what you want , if you think you need it and they don't do it, they start thinking liability, rightly so. And they will go ahead with it. My opinion only. I think of SRT with a .09, not you, but others and think, that is a a mighty small target for that scattering of radiation to get at. IDK. Heck just off the top of my head I'd wait till a dre picks up some thing in the bed, at least its an aiming point. Again, these are questions for doctor. I am not one. totally speculating and take it as such.
Posted 2/9/2013 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
Good news on the update, like everything else here just keep taking it one step at a time! Best to you both. . .
Posted 2/9/2013 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
great result!  my buddy never got lower than 14 and he is refractory in less than a year.

ed

 

Posted 2/9/2013 2:48 AM (GMT 0)
that's a very decent first drop. hope you continue that trend.

david
Posted 2/10/2013 9:29 AM (GMT 0)
That is a step in the right direction.  May it continue!

Much blessings,

Aimzee

Posted 2/10/2013 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
Great news! Hope everything goes as well.

All the best,

Paul
Posted 2/10/2013 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
worriedabouthubby

Great results! Hope it continues its march down!

Hugs

Bud

We will beat this crap
Posted 2/10/2013 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
worriedabouthubby,
Down is not good it's "great"!! Please go out and celebrate with a good bottle of Mosel wine from Germany..I'm in your husband's camp and tend to go with what Logo said--"give lupron a chance".
It may take 2 shots but I'll bet that on hubby's 3rd shot after surgery his psa is undetectable--below .1..
With his surgery you guys have "debulked" almost all of it and the lupron may kept what remains in check until hubby is a grumpy old man like me.
Facts and figures don't lie But? I'm a very simple man but can't understand how provenge has no effect on PSA..When that is explained to my satisfaction then I'll move to their camp--sorry for being skeptical, but your hubby will probably never need it---Enjoy life since there are no guarantees!
Bill
Posted 2/10/2013 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats on the GREAT news! That's wonderful that it is working.
Posted 2/10/2013 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
That is SO great! Under 1 is my goal and you are already there. I totally agree with that "Celebrate" advice. Hmmmm Valentines Day is just around the corner. A combined celebration???!!??
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