PSA is bouncing like a red rubber ball...

I'm back for my biannual psa report and subsequent barrage of fear monger attacks. Sorry, but it happens every time...

I am doing just fine... Don't tell me otherwise!

I have put off any mainstream treatment for three years just by changing my diet.

Let the attacks begin!

8-2009, psa 3.22
11-2009, psa 4.25
2-2010, 32 cores. 3 reveal PCa, 10%, Gleason 3+3=6, T1C
Diet changed.
12-2010, psa 3.77
6-2011, psa 3.38
12-2011, psa 4.75
6-2012, psa 4.65
Treatment: Active Surveillance, No red meat, little dairy, lots of fruits, nuts, veggies.

Jim, sounds like you're doing great...good for you! 

Jim

Its your choice.
I'm trying for veggies and avoiding fruit to avoid sugars somewhat.
I'm also taking metformin which might slow increases according to some trials.
Taking a bunch of supplements also.

Good luck with whatever program you follow.

biannual would be every two years.

biennial is every two years.  biannual is twice a year.

ed

 

Jim, you are doing well.  So glad this is working out for you.  On top of the PSA control, I am impressed with the weight loss you indicate.  Well done.   Keep up the great progress.

Jim - glad you are happy - glad you are happy with your numbers - do remember to restrain from any prostate activity ( horseback riding, motorcycle, sex with partner , sex with self, ... 2-3 days before bloodwork taken - ->NO-DRE before bloodwork taken either - to give you an accurate PSA level -

-glad you are glad

- just be glad you did not go for triannual testing - or is that triennial - - I am glad it is just once a year for me ( easier to spell).

glad hugs,
Bronson

I will add my agreement with John T, that you may want to consider another biopsy since it has been over 2 years since the original one. This is the best way to make sure the G6 PCa has not progressed any and is normal in most AS regiments. Other than that you are proving that not all G6 PCa's need to rush off to surgery or RT. Good luck as you go forward.

Terry TWG