THanks James.....actually, I'm EQUAL to .10....have been for 4 years.....just a weird thing that can happen. As long as it doesn't move, I'm OK. And it hasn't. My personal theory is there is a little...
Not much of a regular poster these days....just passed the SIX YEAR MARK with a clean PSA check up -- I even get to go to annual checkups(as oppsed to six months). I am CONVINCED I would not be here...
Hey.... You came to the right place, as you will see in the responses to your post. I used to be fairly regular on the forum, but not so much any more. Your post caught my eye because your husband...
I did mine 5 years ago (almost to the day) after my post surgery PSA rose above .25 36 daily sessions, Monday thru Friday. about 15 minutes for the full appointment, most of it in the waiting room....
Just to add....guess I don't think about "remission"....I just think about any "next steps". I've 5 years since diagnosis, so things have maybe changed a bit. After surgery, my PSA rose. WHen it rose...
This is kind of different question, but here goes: has anyone here had a short time period from biopsy to surgery? I was biopsied on May 18 (this was five years ago), and had surgery June 9 - just...
I think everyone is a bit differen.....I flet fatigue about half way through....typically at night....I jus felt like I had lead weights tied to my legs....nohing terrible, but noticible....it...
John, Just one more experience to chime in... I had non-nerve sparing surgery...and a positive margin. My PSA bounced around beween .04 and .09...then hit .2 five months after surgery. I did RT with...
Just to echo some of the thoughts here.... My PSA went up to .2 fives months post op at age 46 (4 1/2 years ago). We used .2 as a trigger point for radiation therapy (positive margin). I looked into...
I had a couple of Zoladex shots and it took a while for the side effects to really become noticeable....mostly hot flashed and loss of libido. It's been over four years since treatment, but seems to...
Hey Folks! I have a question on All Day Chemist. I've seem people on the board reference them with decent results for ED meds. A friend of mine bought generic Cialis from them (he was going out of...
Thanks for all the well wishes -- great to hear from old friends and new. Tony -- keep up your great work here and elsewhere. I remember our interchanges well -- and it's great to see how well you're...
I used to be somewhat active on this forum....not so much anymore....Glad to see some of the folks from a few years back doing well... Had my 6 month checkup today....my PSA is right at .1 ....same...
It's quite a while since I’ve been active on the board....glad to see it's running strong – a great resource! My story is in my signature. I'm 4 years past diagnosis and 3 /12 past follow up...
Does anyone have a good, reliable resource for inexpensive and/or generic Cialis? I've read people using Alldaychemist.com and other sites. Any experiences/prices anyone care to share? Mine is geting...
Correction.....Mike Milken was diagnosed 14 years ago...little math error there... Maybe that kind of math is what got Mike in troubel with his junk bonds!...
Jennifer, I was active on this board a few years ago, and have recently started following again (I got on the other day to record my last GOOD check up). Just remember, it ain't over 'til its over....
Always sorry to hear these things, but don't worry. I had radiation over the holidays three years ago and didn't skip a beat. Worked every day, even played some gigs (former rocker on the side). At...
Weird. I think I'd opt for some place like Mayo....I can't recall a rising PSA/ no cancer story like yours, but what do I know? I HAVE heard of cases where a couple of biopsies were needed to finally...
It gets better over time....I'm 3 1/2 years out (look at my numbers below--they REALLY sucked!). I used to feel the nerves about a moth before my 6 month follow up. Just had one yesterday (all good),...
Haven't been on this board in ages...guess I've moved on. Its always been part of my six month ritual to post lastest PSA...got it yesterday...3 1/2 years after diagnosis...UNDETECTABLE! Wishing...
Just a few questions.... First time on this board, but almost a three year veteran on the prostate cancer board. My sister (age 52) had a biopsy today. Found a suspicious lump and suspicious mamogram...
I'll third that motion. Get a biopsy. I just had a follow up with my URO (haven't seen him in a while, --I do my six months check ups with my oncologist). He said because of me he has changed his...
Had the exact same thing...I think the stuff I found was called Calesta (sp?)... kind of a white, tarry cream. Nothing else worked, but that stuff did the trick. Got it at local drug store. Hope you...
Haven't been in your shoes, but keep up the fight! I know a guy who stopped responding to HT and his PSA stated to rise---he got on a clincial trial for MDV-3100, and his PSA dropped back down. Its...
Galileo, Good for you --- I know the feeling only too well! We're on a very similar time line--- nice to get 2 1/2 years of clean PSA under out belts, isn't it? Here's to another 50 years cancer free!...
They usually want to wait at least 3 months after surgery to start radiation to let you heal up. You didn't mention anything about hormone therapy being started. I would think that would be...
Seems like almost everybody gets upgraded post -surg. Clear margins is a nice thing to see here. At this point, its all about the PSA results. Good for you to consult with a radiation oncologist ---...
Sorry to hear about the .2....when mine hit .24 post-surg, my Uro summed it up best "that sucks..." And yes, its very upsetting. But....it took you 8 months to get there, that's not all bad. PSA...
Sorry I missed this thread earlier... You're doing exactly what my doc told me....go consult with a radiation oncologist to get the lay of the land. .2 on PSA rise after surg. is a good line in the...
Three years after initial diagnosis......ZERO! A good weekend to all!...
Great stuff, guys..... Geebra, the but my spouse in my LLC to get group was an idea I had found....does that work with just 2 people in the group? Broker59.... Don't you have to be fired or laid off...
Thanks guys....always such great responses here.... I'll clarify. I may quit my job where I am covered by group health, and become self employed. I can buy COBRA from my former employer for 18...
Has anyone had to get individual health insurance post-PCa. I'm covered by group now (and was during treatment), but might be in a situation where I'm no longer in the group coverage (at least 18...
How about a mechanical prostate that shoots hot fudge? There might be a lot of wives and girlfriends whose attitude toward oral sex might change if they figure that one out! (sorry...I couldn't...
I had non-nerve sparing RP...and follow up radiation. My doc prescribed Cialis...with no initial response...but after I came out of ht, I found the Cialis worked...not great, but I've gotten usable...
You've been given good advice on the exercise --- I walked and worked out faithfully during treatment and it helped. About half way through, I'd get extra tired at night. I had some urinary burning...
I acted very quickly much in the manner you are. I had open, non-nerve-sparing RP - actually within a couple weeks of my biopsy.... and am glad I did. My PSA was taking off (see below). My pathology...
Can this be just a temporary bounce or should I be concerned? I'd guess a bit of both. As you see in my signature, I had a rising PSA after surgery, It bounced around between .09 and .04 a couple of...
.03 is a magnifcient number after 8 weeks---- congratulations!...
I'm on a schedule of PSA testing every six months until 5 years after salvage radiation, then we'll check in annually after that. I had HT with the salvage radiation, so my PSA dropped right...
That's the biggie, isn't it?...having gone thru surgery, PSA rise, radiation....I wonder that every time I get my PSA checked..... THe way I understand it, the next stop, IF there's a rise in PSA, is...
PSA can jump around for all sorts of reasons...... .11 is still low in the grand scheme of things. Please don't make yourself nuts----your stats were pretty good, and a positive margin could point to...
Thanks all...I'll pass along these thoughts to my friend.......
A friend of mine had proton therapy for PCa about a year ogo...in that time, his PSA has risen from .7 to over 1. He went back to his urologist and asked about further treatment, including hormone...
Hate to judge a situation where you don't know the people involved....but I'd be willing to bet a 24 year old mariied to a guy at 59 isn't in it for the sex in the first place! JMHO...
I use given Zoladex in 2, 3 month intervals....my hot flashes stooped about 9 months after the last shot...so I guess six months after the dose is considered effective. Good luck!...
Glenlivet does just fine in my medicine cabinet! /community/emoticons/wink.gif ...
My oncologist told me he really doesn't believe the cancer cells know what you're eating. I initally went a little "diet crazy", drove my wife nuts, and still had a PSA recurrence (I believe due to a...
Nasso, I gotta agree with the post above...young age was a big reason I did the RP...high PSA (see stats below) and number of cores positive from biopsy convined me to take my doc's advice and do...