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Posted 8/16/2013 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry, it has been a while since I've posted. Some of you may remember my history. I had surgery in 2005, my PSA reappeared in July 2009. After 2 1/2 years it rose to a level of 0.42 ng/ml. At that time (beginning of 2012), I elected to start Avodart (dutasteride) and am still taking it now. My latest blood draw was on Aug 9 and my PSA is at 0.33.

TB
Posted 8/16/2013 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hello TB; I'm still a relative "newbie" out here, but have been pretty active.

I just wanted to post=up to say "thanks" for providing this update - as your journey will be helpful for others that will find themselves in your path.

Continued best to you. . . . and thanks again for continuing to help others.
Posted 8/16/2013 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry your PSA has risen but the doubling time is good.
There was a thread here a while ago about a supplement containing green tea, broccoli, turmeric and pomegranate or extract thereof. Think some are polyphenols.

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=2751104

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/261688.php

Anyway, good luck to you in the future.

Posted 8/16/2013 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
TB, good to hear back from you, been a long while. Wish your PSA were lower post surgery, but at least any doubling time is very slow, which is a good thing.

Don't be a stranger!

david in sc
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