Good luck in your decision. Your PSA is very low - probably a very minimal risk by watching the numbers at this stage of the game. I watched the numbers for about 5 years and have just recently...
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...
Hi folks, It has been a while since I posted here. Had blood drawn on 10/27. I received the result on 11/2 and my PSA is 0.42, up slightly from 0.40 in July. I have been taking Avodart since the end...
Todd, So glad that is behind you. We are all pulling for you here, buddy. Best, TB...
I just saw this comment tonight on Brian's blog (Brian - Prostate Cancer IV). It was posted by his wife yesterday (June 3). I believe he was diagnosed in November 2009, and may have posted on...
Sonny, So very sad to hear of the loss of your soul mate and very best friend. My sincerest condolences to you. May you find peace in this difficult time. TB (Fred)...
I updated my situation in another thread, but will post it here as well. After approximately 3 months on Avodart, my PSA has declined slightly from 0.38 in January to 0.31 in April. I will remain on...
Hi Mel, I sure hope your PSA stabilizes. Even though there was a slight rise in the latest reading, it is still a huge improvement over the 3 month PSADT. My latest reading represents an 18% drop -...
Okay, just found out the latest PSA results for my blood draw taken on 4/21/2012. The number is now 0.31. This is down from 0.38 after approximately 3 months on Avodart. Will stay on Avodart another...
Mel, I know you have had a pretty rough go of things. I have been keeping up with your journey every step of the way. You could certainly use a well-deserved break, and I hope this is the beginning...
Mel, Yes I am giving Avodart a try without any other additions. It's great to see that your PSA has declined a bit. Congrats! I hope to see the same effect. If so, I will take another reading in 3...
RalphV, Thank you. This is probably the most clear layman's version explanation I have seen regarding the pharmacodynamics of the 5-AR inhibitors. It will be very interesting to see what happens to...
Saw this in the daily Prostate Cancer Alerts I receive through Google. The FDA-approved clinical trial is ongoing. Apparently this product was formulated by an internationally recognized oncologist,...
XCB, You definitely need a third data point to validate your PSADT using the MSK nomogram. I agree that ones present health and age are major considerations and should factor into the decision of...
EXB, Actually, I was hoping if it was benign tissue that it would have flattened out by now (lol). I believe one of the notes in the MSK online nomogram mentions that the most significant PSADT to...
Hi Todd, Extremely happy for you, Bro! Glad to see you prevailed!! Please do keep us updated. TB (Fred)...
Hi excityboy, With my current PSA reading (as of January 2012) of 0.38, there is a good chance that I may be pushing the envelope with regard to the benign tissue theory. I started taking Avodart in...
Hey Todd, So glad you are here to tell your story. Truly amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it. TB (Fred)...
Congratulations Fulltlt! It is great to hear some positive news. TB...
Hi Trimix, I am also trying the Avodart experiment, although, as you can see by my signature, my PSA is quite a bit higher than yours. I started the Avodart at the end of Jan 2012. My next PSA is...
Tony, thanks for the link to this article. I'm not sure what to take from it but, fwiw, here is what Dr. Scholz had to offer regarding the relationship between finasteride or dutasteride and...
FiftiesMale - I know I tend to differ from most of the crowd here in terms when to start SRT. My PSA is at 0.38 and I have not yet started SRT. You can see my signature below. As you noted, BCR is...
Good luck Sephie. I respect your decision. Even though I don't participate much in the lively forum discussions, I have always enjoyed reading your well thought out and balanced posts. And, here's to...
I agree Mel. In fact, the article I linked to above by Scholtz seems to imply this...at least for non-aggressive prostate cancer. TB...
goodlife, What Dr. Stephenson told you about it lowering the PSA, but not doing anything for cancer, could possibly be used as a diagnostic tool for someone who has experienced a slowly rising PSA...
David thanks for posting this. I am looking at taking dutasteride to determine whether my slow PSA rise over the last two years is due to CaP or residual benign tissue. When I mentioned this to my...
This is one of the many reasons why, even with a PSA reading of 0.38 six and a half years after surgery, I am reluctant to pull the trigger on SRT. I will try Avodart first to positively rule out...
Thanks for posting this information, trimix. I am under the care of a medical oncologist, a radiation oncologist and a urologist. In my case, the PSA took about 4 years to resurface, yet none of the...
Les, I tried to send an e-mail to you. See link to the post in another thread. Thanks - TB. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=2008068&p=1&ord=d ...
Les, Thanks for posting this. I tried to send an e-mail message to you using the address in your profile, but it was returned as aborted and undeliverable. TB...
Well stated RCS. This is exactly the reason I have not pulled the trigger on SRT yet. I've been fighting it for about 2 years now since my BCR....
Orgasms totally dry here. My cowpers gland must have been removed during the prostatectomy, as there is absolutely no pre-ejaculate at all. I kind of wish it worked, then I could cut back on the KY...
Hi Trimix, Take a look at my signature below. My PSA was undetectable for about 4 yrs after surgery and then started rising very slowly during the past two years. Very interesting approach by your...
Thanks for the well wishes guys! TB...
Haven't posted much lately, but here is my latest update. PSA is now 0.33 as of 10/13/2011. It was 0.32 in April, then dropped to 0.30 in July. It is fluctuating but definitely rising over time. I...
Good Deal. Hope they last forever! TB...
Tenpin, I did the same as davidg. I worked from home for a few weeks, though in reality, I probably could have gone back into the office after a week or so. Started driving as soon as the catheter...
Mel, Sorry to see your numbers. I hope you and Dr. Scholz agree on a plan that is tailored just right for you. TB...
Just wanted to pop in quickly at lunchtime and report the results of my latest PSA blood draw taken on Mon., July 11. The number is 0.30. This represents a slight decrease from the 0.32 reading taken...
Casey, My sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts. TB...
Just had a PSA blood draw on Monday. Should have the results in a day or so. TB...
I've been on Paxil about 2 months now, maybe a little longer. I started with 10 mg and then moved to 20 mg. Haven't really noticed any ill side effects at all. I take it at night right before going...
This is exactly the kind of nerve-wracking information that shakes my confidence in making a decision about SRT. But, nonetheless, it is vital information that must be considered along with other...
@Grinnell: I've been drinking 4 oz of pom juice just about every day for the past 5 1/2 years. I have also been taking lycopene and green tea extract for about 8 months. Truthfully, I don't think...
Well, as you can see in my signature, I'm at 0.32 ng/ml and still holding out on SRT. With negative surgical margins I'm not sure if radiation is the best course of action for me. Definitely not an...
NotHard, I think you have an excellent idea. It would help in differentiating the degree of potential aggressiveness and subsequent treatment protocols. Unfortunately, my pathology report does not...
Great news, congratulations fulltlt!!...
I drink about 4 oz. of pom juice per day with my breakfast. Can't find the capsules anywhere....
Thank you for your replies, comments and concerns. I appreciate the feedback and support. Truly great folks here! David: as always, you make very valid points - even more so if you factor in my...
Had a PSA test on 12/3, the reading was 0.22 - down .01 from the reading in September. This is a strange roller coaster ride, indeed. Next test, March 2011. I have spoken with a rad Oncologist, but I...