Rising PSA

Howard3569

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Posted 11/14/2019 10:41 PM (GMT 0)

Bumper! My PSA was .22 in August. Now it’s .55, so it’s doubled in 3 months. Well, SRT definitely failed. I just have to wait until it gets into Axium range to have an idea where it’s located. Next year this time I should be moving into range.

mattam

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Posted 11/14/2019 10:49 PM (GMT 0)

Sorry the SRT didn’t work. Hopefully you have, or will be getting, a PCa MO on board. The big decision will be at what point you and your MO decide to start further treatment. Good luck!

Howard3569

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Posted 11/14/2019 11:18 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks, I know it’s in the future. I am hoping the scan gives me one more shot but will play the hand that I am dealt. I am 73 now so if I can squeeze out another ten or fifteen years I will be grateful even if PC takes me out.

Pratoman

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Posted 11/15/2019 12:28 AM (GMT 0)

Howard sorry to hear this news. Nothing to say, other than, I truly hope they ultimately find a hot node or something similar that can be radiated for another shot at a cure

InTheShop

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Posted 11/15/2019 4:21 AM (GMT 0)

That's not what you wanted. Hopefully they can find one to zap at some point.

and you should get all those years.

Hang in there.
Andrew

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Posted 11/15/2019 12:38 PM (GMT 0)

Get to an excellent medical oncologist. The jobs of the urologist and radiation oncologist are officially history. Where are you located and being treated?.

GoBucks

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Posted 11/15/2019 6:23 PM (GMT 0)

No, not what you want to see. What is the harm in consulting an MO now? I think I'd chat with a couple.

Howard3569

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Posted 11/15/2019 11:02 PM (GMT 0)

I am located in Madison WI and being treated by Carbone Cancer Center at University of Wisconsin Hospital. We decided to test again in 4 months because I am having bilateral knee replacement surgery in Dec. The conclusion reached today is to wait until PSA reaches 1.5 or 2 then use Pet or Axium to locate it. Hopefully, we can zap it.

mattam

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Posted 11/15/2019 11:18 PM (GMT 0)

Good plan. 👍 Still, a good idea to get an MO on board if you haven't already.

Post Edited (mattam) : 11/15/2019 4:21:02 PM (GMT-7)

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