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Posted 12/21/2011 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
Eight months ago, and with a PSA of .09, scans showed a spot on my pelvic bone.  As you might imagine, this caused another wake up call (I was already awake by the way).

Fast forward --- I had a bonescan today and a CT scan a few months ago.  Bonescan shows "a significant decrease in the uptake...".  CT shows a much less intense area.  Just as important, no new lesions.

I realize that I through the kitchen sink at it by introducing HT, radiating it, and starting XGEVA.  I also realize that I have big fights ahead, but if I'm going down --- I'm going down swinging.

I can't really celebrate the zero club thing anymore (even though it is <.01).  I have a very strange type of PC that doesn't give off much PSA, but because of this site - I'm learning a lot about it.

Everything is relative -- but, I'm going to celebrate this small victory.

Thank you all for your continued support and providing top notch information.  The guys (and gals) that are on this board are the best.

Have a great Holiday.

 

Posted 12/21/2011 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Jerry - a victory whether it be big or small is still a victory - keep sluggin' away.
wishing you all the best,
holiday hugs,
Bronson

Post Edited (tatt2man) : 12/20/2011 7:35:42 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/21/2011 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
Keep that chair in the zero club warm - it's good for any PSA less than 0.1.
Posted 12/21/2011 3:35 AM (GMT 0)
I vote for celebration.. good news for sure.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 12/21/2011 10:22 AM (GMT 0)
 Jerry,

Great news.You could not ask for a better Christmas present.

Jim

Posted 12/21/2011 11:30 AM (GMT 0)
Jerry, congratulations!! My father is 68 and also has a spot on a pelvic bone, and had a PSA of 7.5 when diagnosed. Although he has started with the hormonal therapy, we are now deciding whether to treat his prostate + spot with radiation. It is indeed strange that you had even lower PSA and bone involvement. My father´s biopsy Gleason is 6, which is even crazier. All the best to you and happy holidays!
Posted 12/21/2011 1:09 PM (GMT 0)
Good to see decent responses Jerry, just shows others that psa alone is a lousy marker for covering all possible disease levels or possible PCa effects. Basically there are not set in stone rules on PCa, except that it is complex, not easily assessed, and becomes more individualistic from patient to patient and full of inconsistencies, exceptions and perplexions. Hope you get long, long term results.
Posted 12/21/2011 1:32 PM (GMT 0)
Jerry,

I just want to add my blessings on your positive result and wish you all the best. I love your attitude!!! In my opinion, attitude is a significant part of the battle. Have a great holiday and may you be spotless for your long, long term life.
Posted 12/21/2011 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
that is good news, jerry, i am most happy for you. hope that makes you have a joyous holiday season.

david in sc
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