Thanks David. Hoping for an easy go of it this round. Hope your doing well. Steve- thanks for the info. Hopefully that's all I'm dealing with....
So I have been going along quite happily since the completion of my successful PCa treatment (IMRT and Brachytherapy) in 2013. My PSA has been quite low at 0.2 since my first test in March of 2013....
David Nice To hear form you. I have not heard from the other guys and hope all of you are well. I would initiate a group email update however I have lost most of the guys emails...
Just had my 2 year post brachytherapy check. I was a little concerned as my last PSA was up a little to .5, however this one came back at .2. Feeling good...
I'm sorry to hear that Todd. I lost my mom earlier this year to Liver cancer that was metastatic to her neck. if I can offer any assistance please reach out to me Greg...
We are in Southeast Connecticut. The cancer was found due to the Mets in her neck which caused hoarseness and difficulty swallowing....
I know this is a little off topic here but could use some help. I know quite a bit about my PCa but very little about other cancers. Just left the oncologists office with my 78 year old mom. She has...
+1 on Dattoli. I was treated there 2 years ago for GL 7. PSA holding at .2, no side effects, couldnt be happier....
Congratulations my friend. I'm very happy to hear you are doing well. My last check in July has my PSA at .2, sounds like we both hit the lottery. Greg...
Dattoli is a radation oncologist, one of the best. His Method of treatment is a combonation treatment of IMRT and LDR (PD 103) Brachytherapy. He is very good at what he does and it is worth the trip....
Trout I was in a similar situation as you. It was a difficult decision. I guess that due to the long delay in diagnosis, you could say I had the luxury of plenty of time to make my decision. Anyway...
Congrats Todd!...
Results 1 year post treatment are in. 0.24. Happy days!...
Had mine drawn weeks ago....have not called for results yet...
Congrats Yooper! I hope to be right behind you, coming up on 9 months now. Here's to many more Greg...
You can and will find success or failure stories for all treatments. I firmly believe it is a very personal choice. For me I chose IMRT and brachytherapy combonation treatment in the hands of one of...
Your story sounds a lot like mine. One thing you may want to consider is a color Doppler ultra sound guided biopsy. Not a guarantee but they were able to locate my PCa with it. You are staying on top...
Congrats...
Bertb, Yes exactly. PSA kept going up and there was no other explanation but PCa. I'm glad they looked "everywhere" with that biopsy. Figured it was there and I refused to put my head in the sand....
Thanks guys. Here's to low numbers for all!...
Sounds like a solid plan! I am sure you will be pleased with the results....
Latest test results are in 0.3 Down from 0.4 in March Down from 9.7 in October 2012. One happy guy here!...
I had just completed the purchase of a new 20 year term policy 1 month before my doctor advised me of my elevated PSA of 4.7. I guess the insurance company did not check my PSA during their medical...
Great pics as always Ed! But there is no way you would ever catch me walking up those wires....
+1 for Dattoli. I can speak from first hand experience he runs a quality operation down there. His results speak for themselves....
Age 47. I just had seeds and IMRT. No problems, no side effects, no regrets. PSA down from 9.1 to 0.4 on first test. No HT. Couldn't be happier....
So sorry! Hugs...
Wow Ed, stunning!...
So sorry for your loss....
Reltnie, Thanks for the info. Just curious what other saddles you tried along the way. I have gone through a few of those "expensive pressure reducing man saddles" and been disappointed several...
David, Not discouraging at all. Prior to my treatment i talked with numerous men who were treated at DCC, additionally with those treated alongside me. Seems my results are common. I think the...
Thats the standard plan for Dattoli. The follow up DART targets only the pelvic lymph system....
Wise decision UMP. I was seeded on a wednesday, flew home on thursday and back to working a normal schedule friday. Fellow Brachytherapy advocate here for sure Greg...
Dave, Just finishing up my combonation treatment. My DART (IMRT) dose was 7200 cGy and my seed dose is estimated at 8500cGy. I think that puts us in the same range. However I have had virtually no...
Thanks guys! I appreciate the support. I don't think anyone outside this group truly understands the significance of this....
Just got my first PSA results since prior to treatment, and the number is.......0.4. :turn: A very nice drop from my pre treatment number of 9.1 :yeah:...
Good news Yooper!...
Excellent!...
Whoa, Guys give it a break A good part of me says just stay outta this. But I feel compelled to get involved. We are all here because we share a common bond, we got dealt a crapty card. Lets try to...
Aachen, Thats an excellent question and I hope someone is able to quote some specific stats to answer that. It has been my understanding that post radiation there are very few cases where there is...
It is my understanding that radiation treatment leaves the remaining tissue fallow for development of further pCa. It is from beyond the treatment boundaries,both surgical and radation, where...
Sounds like your treatment plan is very similar to mine. My daily dose was 180 cGy for the first 30 days for a total of 54 Gy. Followed by LDR Brachy. I have to additional treatments left to be...
Did you ever look into a color Doppler ultrasound?...
I had some trouble with the carafate, as did most guys in my group. It tends to cause a lot of nausea. I was able to work with the staff and reduce my dose to a tolerable level. You had also asked in...
Craig, I am at a loss for words as I feel there are none. You are in my thoughts....
Other....30 DART treatments, LDR brachytherapy and 10 follow up DART treatments....
I am sorry for your loss. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead....
Prior to treatment my prostate was measured at 41cc on Dattolis color Doppler. I was placed on Avodart and had 30 DART treatments after which my prostate measured 21cc. (about 6weeks) The DART...
Hello and welcome to what others have called "The club nobody wants to be in". Others will soon chime in with a more formal welcome. I was diagnosed last year at 46. While this disease is more...
Little different route here but my doc has had me avoid all products containing antihistamine since my brachytherapy. Such products are reported to cause an increase in urinary symptoms....