You Guys Are Not Gonna Believe This...

John's urologist called this morning (on a Saturday) to say that John's PSA is back down to UNDETECTABLE! I think this has only been the second time in my life that I was absolutely speechless.

Of course, we are not going forward with RT at this time but will have the CT scan of John's chest on Tuesday as planned because we need to investigate the spot. But, our urologist said that in light of John's PSA (or lack of it at this point), the spot - whatever it may be - is not related to PCa but we have to check it out.

The urologist already spoke to our rad onc and told her the good news so, for now, we do nothing. The next PSA is in early December - if it still comes back as undetectable, we go back to a 3 month follow-up.

I wanted to share this with all of you for two reasons: to share the good news, and to let those of you who are in similar situations know that miracles do happen! Take heart.

Thank God for miracle. I hope this one is durable. Congratulations!

I can't even begin to imagine the joy you both are feeling right now. My heart is racing for you both and I share in your excitement!! What a miracle indeed!! I will hope and pray that his PSA stays undetectable!! Congrats and I hope you both celebrate tonight!!!

Sephie,

I can't hardly believe your post. You got the miracle that we both knew was possible in theory but didn't really expect. I am so very happy for you and John, he deserved a break, and he's getting it. What a relief to know this.

David in SC

  .........................Kev

Thanks for all your enthusiastic responses! This has been quite a day - unexpected joys abound! Not only did we find out my my John's latest PSA was back down to zero, but I also got good news about my best girlfriend who was worried about an issue with her mammogram - she's fine! Now, if we can just got those Yankees to clinch the playoffs...

Guys, you are truly some of the best people I know. It really gave me great pleasure to share this good news with all of you - in fact, after our family, you were the next to know. I sincerely hope that there will be more of this kind of news on the boards.

I'll let you all know how the chest CT scan goes on Tuesday.

PS to Chris R: You're a hoot! Took my husband a few seconds to "get" your little joke but it did bring a smile to his face!


Kelli, hope my good news gives you - and everyone here - reason for hope.

You all continue in our prayers.
Sephie and John

David ... Red Sox are dirty words in my house (at least for John)...he's a died-hard Yankees fan, growing up in The Bronx in the shadow of the old Yankee Stadium. In fact, he's watching the game now.

Awe and respect are appropriate descriptions for the news we received today. There's no explanation that we or our doctor know of except "it happens". On a more somber note, we are not for one minute letting our guard down and are emotionally prepared if further treatment is in our future.

Yes, Sephie, one can never let their guard down on the evil PC monster. It lurks and travels to see whom it may devour. But for now, and hopefully a long, long time, John can continue to heal body and soul, and you will have years more to enjoy each other. That would be my personal wish for you guys.

But the Red Sox, sorry ,been a die hard fan since about 1968, that's never going to change with me. The curse of the Bambino was broken in my lifetime, and that was good enough for me.

David in SC

Great news Sephie. It always pays to double check. I hope the lung spot is nothing at all.

I just got in from church and read this post. WOW is all I know to say. This is awesome news and I so appreciate you sharing it with us. May you have much grace and peace in your day.

love you all
Dale

Sephie,
If you look at the blood work order you will see 2 boxes for the PSA "Screening" (the standard type with 1 decimal place or "Diagnostic" which as 2 or more. It seems to me knowledge is always better. IMO, when you are measuring small things you should use a ruler with finer resolution. Leave it up to you to decide whether you want to round to the next digit. If you want to call 0.04 a 0.0 and 0.06 a 0.1 fine. You are willing to accept going from 0.0 to 0.1
I would check to see if the lab you use even has the capability. It's possible your lab does not and that is why your Docs are glossing over it.
I'm willing to bet as long as the lab has the capability there isn't a guy here who wouldn't want to know the truth.
Good luck,
Jeff

That's great news.

Speechless and happy. Mmmm what a state.

OBB