TJ123, I was told by my urologist, after the biopsy results were known, that I had time to go slow and research all options and make a decision. I did exactly that. I considered all options from...
Here we are once again. I had my annual physical on 3/8/23. As usual there was a visit to the lab for blood draw. The results have just been made available to me. My PSA is undetectable. Less than...
David I am still here. Although I do not come here often. I only come after my annual physical each year with my PSA test results. I always look for updates from my old friend Purgatory. I remember...
On April 7, 2022 I will celebrate my 12 year anniversary of being prostate free. I had my annual physical on 03/08/2022. I just yesterday (3/15) received the lab results. The blood draw was on...
David (Purgatory) So good to see you are still posting. I hope things are going better for you. I rarely visit here except when I have my annual physical which I did on 2/22/2021. Now for the 11th...
Once again, I visit this site each year after I receive the results of my PSA test from my annual physical. My annual physical and lab blood draw was Feb. 22, 2021. Results this year were once again...
[blue] Once again, I visit this site each year after I receive the results of my PSA test from my annual physical. My annual physical and lab blood draw was Feb. 19. 2020. Results this year were...
David You and I go back a long way. It was 9 years ago I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer. I quickly found my way here. You and others helped me take a deep breath and carefully examine my options....
[blue] On April 7, 2019 I will celebrate my 9 year anniversary of being prostate free. At my annual physical on 01/02/2019, my doctor gave me the latest blood test results. The blood draw was on...
David I hope you and your family can find peace for the new year. I know your on-going battles are taking a toll on you and family. I pray you have some good news this year. Keep fighting brother....
On April 7, 2018 I will celebrate my 8 year anniversary of being prostate free. At my annual physical on 12/29/2017, my doctor gave me the latest blood test results. Once again my PSA is...
David I am rarely on here anymore. I come in when I get my annual physical and post my latest PSA and data (late Dec each year). But just today I was thinking of you and I came in just to check on...
Good Luck David. My thoughts are with you. RickyD...
Well, just like clockwork, I am back again. Every year at test time. After nearly 7 years of undetectable PSA using the ultrasensitive PSA test and on the advice of my urology specialists at City of...
I logged into "FollowMyHealth" late today and my PSA results were there. PSA < 0.04 undetectable again... WOOHOOO !!! I hope each of you enjoy this holiday season with family and friends. Merry...
David My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you do find some relief soon. RickyD PS: Every time I see the Prostate Cancer Awareness postage stamp I think of you. Thank you for sending it to me...
sammyswife I am very glad you sought out another opinion. Also happy that the second opinion was in your husband's favor. As Pratoman stated above, we are all influenced by our own treatment choices...
Allison Try to breathe. This can be a confusing and exhausting journey. The probabilities are on his side. My PSA score also jumped to 7 in a 3 year period. I went to a urologist who put me on an...
I go to the lab tomorrow for my annual PSA blood test. In April, it will be 6 years since my RALP. To date all zeros. Here's hoping for more of the same. I will get the results in a week. To all my...
Purgatory You have been carrying this burden for so long. I admire your courage and perseverance. I truly hope you can find some answers and some relief soon. Try to enjoy the holiday season. Merry...
David I am hopeful that his latest surgery will finally address some of the issues that have created such a difficult time for you and family. Best wishes for a good outcome. RickyD...
David No words can comfort you from such a loss. I too have felt that loss. I hope you and your family can comfort each other. My condolences. RickyD...
I just re-checked my numbers on the nomogram. Prior results were 99% BCR free at 7 years Current nomogram predicts 97% BCR free at 7 years. So a minor update to nomogram it appears. 61 months since...
Congrats Jim Now CELEBRATE, CELEBRATE Dance to the music !!!...
Congrats dude ! Enjoy life....
Prato Congrats on making a decision and moving forward. This site has been so critical to me and many others as our journey unfolds. The great thing about this forum is that we have members who have...
On April 7, 2015 I will celebrate my 5 year anniversary of being prostate free. I can recall the difficult realization that I had CANCER. The very difficult decision process looking at so many...
Interesting reading. Bright future for new methods. https://www.asme.org/engineering-topics/articles/bioengineering/dx-marks-spot-cancer-research ...
David I read your latest entry with great interest. I am frustrated by the lack of answers to your questions and issues. I can only imagine your frustration level. I will be in Spartanburg for the...
Pratoman There is also considerable debate on whether a G3 cancel cell can exist outside of the prostate. If accurate, it may be that G3 cannot spread once prostate is removed. Tall Allen had some...
As Purgatory stated, positive margin does not necessarily mean a rush to salvage radiation. In my case, I will go there when and if needed, not before. Just as a technical point, had radiation been...
Pratoman I do understand the dilemma that you face. As my signature shows I had a very small amount of G6 found in 1 of 12 biopsy cores. I visited with 3 surgeons and 4 RO's. In the end, being a...
David Very happy to hear you are closer to getting the dental issues resolved. I am anxious to read your latest oncologist news. Very good to hear from you. I had my annual blood draw for PSA test...
Jim Congrats on the continuing good news. I only drop by the forum occasionally these days. Tomorrow I go to the lab for my annual PSA blood draw. A week from tomorrow I go to see the urologist for...
Congrats riverrunner. All those issues are moving in the right direction. Enjoy your holidays!...
/community/emoticons/turn.gif Just got my results this afternoon. WOOHOO ! Another "undetectable" PSA < 0.04 Doctor says let's begin annual PSA testing. Merry Christmas to All !!!!!...
Congrats! Here is to many years of ZERO's !!!...
Nothing like hearing that "undetectable". Congrats...
I agree with others here, ask for a copy of pathology report. Talk with doctor and nurse about specifics of getting the vacuum device for ED therapy. Talk with you insurance in advance so you know...
Your feelings are a natural reaction to the situation. You have made your decision. You will have a good outcome. Be confident. Your situation has been faced by MANY and we all came out the other...
Today I had blood drawn for my semi-annual PSA test. Appt with urologist next week to go over results. April will be 4 years since RP and this PSA anxiety does not get easier. Seems like I do not...
I tend to leak at orgasm. But my partner likes it that way. hehehe...
kdeinv Great results. This is one time in your life when you want to be called a ZERO. Best of luck in the future. RickyD...
Take a look at Dr. Joseph Smith. He is the head of Urolgic Surgery at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville TN. He did my surgery and serveral others on here. He was an "open" surgeon years ago and...
kdeinv I also had surgery with Dr Smith at Vanderbilt. My surgery was April 2010 as you can see from my signature below. Dr Smith was very clear with me regarding when radiation was needed. He stated...
kdeinv Congrats on your decision. I also had Dr Smith at Vanderbilt. You will do very well. He is a talented and caring surgeon. RickyD...
Go GAMECOCKS !!!!!...
I just moved to Los Angeles from Huntsville AL. I recenlty had a visit to City of Hope Cancer Research Hospital in Duarte CA (just north east of LA). I would get an appointment with the urology...
Purg I think that closing line should be your closing line at the football halftime thing you are doing. That should get there attention. RickyD...
I see from my signature my first PSA test was 5/24/10 and my surgery was 4/7/10, this is 47 days after RALP or between 6-7 weeks that I had my first PSA test. My RALP was performed by Dr Smith at...