PSA March 2013, 0.3. For those interested in the rambling details search "Robert's Low Risk Journey". Robert...
I would go for a color doppler ultrasound. But of course I would say that. That's what I did. Robert...
Hey Yoop, My brachytherapist said to stay away from all anti-oxidants for 5 to 6 months. I'm allowed a daily multivitiman. That's it. I have conjectured that he doesn't want me to ingest anything...
Hi David, The XIV Dalai Lama mentioned 5 things to live by. Love, Forgiveness, Compassion, Tolerance and Self Discipline. I only know you from this forum but you set a high bar and you are one tough...
Hello J, All the posts so far give great advice. I like Zufus story. I started my jouney leaning toward AS but wound up selecting brachytherapy. You can get an idea of my exploration here....
I'm having decimal point difficulty. PSA in previous post should have been 0.8 not .08. Robert...
Just received my 3 months post-brachytherapy PSA results, Sept 10. Last February PSA was 4.4. Now PSA is .08. Lookin' good. Thanks for everyones kind and helpful responses. I check the forum...
Beckman Coulter assay machines are calibrated using the Hybritech standardized material. If a different assay machine manufacturer uses the W.H.O. standardized material to calibrate, the results will...
Hello Bluebird, i don't understand why brachytherapy isn't good for any Pca contained within the gland no matter the number of positive cores. The radiation cloud envelopes the entire gland and...
Our numbers are similar except my Pca was a single .8cm tumor. All other biopsy sticks were normal benign tissue. Brachytherapy should be a good treatment for you. If your Pca is capsule contained,...
Hi David, I don't understand why a dye/contrast needs to be injected for color/power doppler. A meaningful tumor should have the requisite vascularity that will show up on color/power...
David, I know nothing about bladder cancer but, you have no prostate and a collapsed bladder. Could a non-indolent tumor be found by color/power doppler, or the latest mri technology, or ???...
Hello Lee, I'm not sure we're all on the same page. You mention "incision" and "balloon-spreading". I had brachytherapy at the Prostate Cancer Treatment Center in Seattle on June 6, 2012 and there...
Hello Emerson, I was diagnosed early 2012 with total PSA of 4.4 and free PSA 14%. Color doppler ultrasound found the tumor immediately. I am a strong supporter of color doppler ultrasound. One tumor...
Thanks Susan and Juliet....
Everything went smoothly in Seattle on June 6. 24 needles and 72 seeds. I-125. CT scan the next day to confirm seed distribution. Finished a course of Bactrim. Will be on naproxen sodium for a few...
UPDATE: All went well with Dr. Grimm in Seattle. MRI confirmed findings of the color doppler ultrasound/biopsy. Volume study showed a nice, small prostate; 20cc's. Seed implant scheduled for June 6...
Hi John T, Thanks for the response. I was initially thinking strongly about AS but with my extended families Pca history (all males maternal and paternal, father died of Pca at 82), longevity...
Hello all, Anyone know anything about Diagnostics Plus, Union, NJ? That's where my biopsy was sent. Update. Got the color doppler from Dr. Fred Lee. He found one tumor. 0.8cm dia. Gleason 3+3=6....
Hello F8, I'm not concerned about the biopsy. I think it's just all the knowledge being gained here and elsewhere and dithering about the treatment options. For now I've come down on the side of...
Hello all brachytherapy guys. Was reading on the Prostate Cancer Treatment Center website about stranded seeds. Is this a standard across the industry or just PCTC or what? Thanks, Bob...
Thanks Fairwind. I have the book you mentioned. Couldn't find the oncologist list. Help me out. Also have "A Primer.........." by Strum. I haven't been through what most of the people on this forum...
Thanks Carlos and JNF for your input. Will investigate. Bob...
Hi Ed, I have not been treated nor diagnosed. Nor do I have a urologist. With my numbers, PSA 4.4 and free% 14, feel it's time to make a move. Want to start with a medical oncologist that specializes...
Christina Derleth is a genitourinary/prostate oncologist at Vanderbilt Med Center. Does anyone know anything about her? Everything I read says to get yourself to a prostate cancer oncologist. She is...
Thanks FoMo. Jonesboro has an Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation (APCF) support group. Attended my first meeting this month. The rep from Little Rock is investigating some of the items I mentioned...
Hi, Thanks for the responses. No biopsy or diagnosis yet. A little background. Age 73. Good health. Not overweight. PSA has been bouncing around but trending upward since my oldest records in 2004....
Hi, First post here. Have decided to get hooked up with one of the better known university med centers with a good prostate cancer reputation. There isn't one near me. Question is, do I need to get...