Some good news

Pratoman

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Posted 6/6/2022 2:13 PM (GMT 0)

We’ll, almost 3 years post SRT AND just over 2 years past the and of ADT (which I consider the first T lab work that showed I was back above castrate level), I got another undetectable. Very relieved, I don’t know why as time goes by I get more worked up, not less waiting for results.

The not so great news is T is still on the low side at 244. My baseline pre ADT was low normal at 322, AND I NEVER QUITE GOT BACK THERE.

But I’ll take low T in return for continued undetectables any day.

DjinTonic

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Posted 6/6/2022 2:14 PM (GMT 0)

(Just between you, me, and the doorpost, I think your PCa is kaput.)

Djin

Post Edited (DjinTonic) : 6/6/2022 11:11:59 AM (GMT-6)

Cyclone-ISU

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Posted 6/6/2022 2:21 PM (GMT 0)

On the SCRABBLE board, your new favorite word:

"U-N-D-E-T-E-C-T-A-B-L-E!"

Triple word score for that!

THANKFUL for your GOOD NEWS!

Fellowship, camaraderie, and congratulatory handshake ~

C~Y~C~L~O~N~E ••••• # Iowa State University

81GyGuy

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Posted 6/6/2022 3:00 PM (GMT 0)

Most excellent news, and most pleasing to hear!

JNF

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Posted 6/6/2022 3:40 PM (GMT 0)

Great news Ken. Here is to many more.

mattam

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Posted 6/6/2022 3:47 PM (GMT 0)

Great news, Prato! Time for a party, whatever that may be for you.

alephnull

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Posted 6/6/2022 4:58 PM (GMT 0)

That is so awesome Prato!!
Congratulations!!!

MotownPaul

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Posted 6/6/2022 5:15 PM (GMT 0)

Pratoman,
Excellent news! Here’s to wishing you many, many more years of “undetectable” readings!

60Michael

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Posted 6/6/2022 5:25 PM (GMT 0)

Fantastic!!!!
Michael

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Posted 6/6/2022 5:55 PM (GMT 0)

EXCELLENT!

NorCol

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Posted 6/6/2022 6:30 PM (GMT 0)

Extremely good news on the undetectable! Party time is here. I tend to agree with Djin's assessment as well. I have been a few months behind you in treatment and have paid close attention to your treatment status. I went 3 years out recently, ended SRT Mar 19 and ADT May 19. Have next 6 month testing upcoming in July.

Best wishes and blessings to you Ken ! Thank you for "steering" the newbies and assisting all.

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Posted 6/6/2022 7:36 PM (GMT 0)

Nicely done!

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Posted 6/6/2022 9:41 PM (GMT 0)

GREAT NEWS!

Mel

Pratoman

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Posted 6/6/2022 10:01 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks all, I appreciate the good wishes. It’s hard to believe that it’s 7 1/2 years since I got diagnosed and came to Healingwell with my hair on fire. Yet here we are. Good fortune to all of you , from here on out

@Djin,@Norcol, let’s hope. We all know of cases where recurrence happened many years down the road. If I could get another 9 years, I’ll be 80, and after that it’s all bonus money so I probably won’t care LOL

@Norcol, good luck in July man, I’m pulling for you.

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Posted 6/6/2022 10:38 PM (GMT 0)

very happy to hear this news!

NoProstatePaul

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Posted 6/6/2022 10:49 PM (GMT 0)

Congrats Prato!

Boomer53

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Posted 6/6/2022 11:58 PM (GMT 0)

Congratulations Prato!

Jack64

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Posted 6/7/2022 12:06 AM (GMT 0)

Prato, another great report and the worrying is over for now. Congratulations. My report showed another decline today in both PSA and T.
PSA-from 0.13 down to 0.06 and T-from 23.98 ng down to 16.73 ng. I like the PSA drop, but don’t know if the T is low enough yet after 7 months of ADT.

Fun fact, my URO moved up my test. However he called my Primary to do it. When I set down for the test, I asked what was being tested? The answer was PSA only. I got out of the chair and found the doctor. I was livid and said my T needs to be tested every time because of ADT. He agreed and changed the order. Looks like I need to find another URO and primary. Sorry for the rant on your happy day, but it looks like I am really good at finding incompetent docs.
Again, with your long history, there is much reason for you to celebrate today’s results. 😊
Jack

Pratoman

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Posted 6/7/2022 1:38 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks again guys

@Jack, nothing worse than incompetence in Medicine.

steve55777

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Posted 6/7/2022 4:06 PM (GMT 0)

GREAT NEWS, Pratoman! That gives all of us hope.
7 1/2 years after Dx, UNDETECTABLE! May your blessings continue.
and BTW: Thank you for all the thousands of helpful posts you've made during that time--helping thousands of us keep our chins up.
Steve

Pratoman

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Posted 6/7/2022 8:08 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks for the kind words Steve.

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Posted 6/7/2022 9:53 PM (GMT 0)

Prato -

Great - FREAKIN' GREAT!!!

Happy for you, Brother!!!!!!!

NJ Fred

Pratoman

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Posted 6/8/2022 2:45 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks Fred

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Posted 6/8/2022 3:03 PM (GMT 0)

Congratulations Prato. “One less thang” as Forrest Gump would say. I’m happy for ya man. Brings a smile.

(Well actually it gives you your life back).

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Posted 6/8/2022 3:47 PM (GMT 0)

Congrats!

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