I love most kinds of music particularly 60's, 70's, and easy listening. I play guitar and sing a little. Played on weekends to finish college in 70's. Music puts me in a special place away from...
Latest PSA on March 20 was 0.46. It has been bumpy a few times 3.7 yrs. since IMRT + 12 mos. Lupron. Robert...
Hello Redwing, I believe Snuffy says PSA is done logarithmic. Good graphs but I was a BBA major:). You know that PSA rises after ADT wears off and also typically after RT. Then, it may fall. I like...
Good morning!! I had a free phone consult with Dr. Dattoli yesterday. He had reviewed all my medical. His quick opinion on my PSA history is that he suspects PC in lymph nodes and probably not still...
Allen, very sorry and shocked to hear this about Mel...unbelievable. I had not caught up with him on what he had decided to do with the LN issue, and now this. I will email him. Robert...
Here is a question about sugar and cancer in the 2010 Prostate Forum newsletter and Dr. Snuffy Myers' answer. Q: There is a consensus in the medical community that sugar is a cancer-feeder and by...
David, if you find you have to go the in-patient route in Asheville, let me know. Praying things get better for you. Hope the new year brings you some good news and peace. Robert Banner Elk, NC...
Hello, I had IMRT for PCa in 2013, as shown below. Recently, noticed a little darker yellow/gold urine. Had urinalysis on 10/14/16, that showed blood. Second urine test on 10/26 had no blood....
Hi Jimmy, So you were not too impressed with Dr. Busch's approach or his knowledge or both?...
Mel, That is really good news!! Look forward to seeing what Dr. KIng recommends. Robert...
Messaged my oncologist about doing a 3T MP MRI. This was his response: "Since the PSA went down from 0.5 to 0.4 I would not do MRI now. The definitions of recurrence after RT are somewhat arbitrary,...
Hello again guys, Following up from my last post. PSA retest yesterday was 0.4 down from 0.5 on 9/21 so apparently not a bounce from 0.29 to 0.5. Hope it will return to 0.3 in the future. Today my...
Mel, Just my opinion...I am with Allen and Jim. If it was or becomes me, I would do SBRT or IMRT to all potentially affected nodes. If there are cancer cells in nodes that did not show up on the...
Hi Mel, Actually that is good news....you know where the second one is. Where is the first one? Btw, can you add your profile again. Are you to see Dr. Lam in person or a phone consult? I'm sure all...
Allen, Is this one you listed above also a PSMA type scan? 18F-DCFBC PET/CT in Prostate Cancer Robert...
Kris, Wow, you did have a bounce but immediately came back down to 0.3 and have stayed there for a year now. That's great and really encouraging. I get anxious with this stuff, as Allen well knows....
Allen and Andrew, Thanks for reply. A retest will probably be done this coming week. Maybe I should see my URO to check for prostatitis first. Robert...
Hey guys, Have had quarterly PSA's since IMRT completed August 2013, plus 12 mos. Lupron. PSA result yesterday was 0.50 up from 0.29 in May 2016 (see profile). Was shocked at increase. Don't know if...
Warning: If you have not seen this video by Dr. Snuffy Myers regarding Colostrum supplements, please watch:...
Hello Daughter, It is clear that you are really struggling with your dad's situation and not sure you are doing what's best. I agree with Special Lady. Your dad is only 71 and is still very active....
Jerry, I did not know it is reported two different ways. When I have the blood draw locally it is LabCorp. But the MO near Raleigh, NC uses other labs. DHT test was done at Mayo. Dihydrotestosterone,...
Thanks, Allen. PC is so complicated, as you are well aware. It is really good we have support from guys like you. Robert NC...
Allen, I'm wondering too if the Curcumin had peperine..... Back to this very important thread a minute. I asked my Duke PC MO about my concern with the 363 DHT. Below was his response that was...
Allen, Very good news from that trial about finasteride (assume 5mg) possibly preventing PCa. I took 0.5mg for 7 years to prevent hair loss but was diagnosed with PCa....very low dose, unhealthy...
Billy Bob, Yes, I read those and have seen them before. As I said, I am going to continue my daily aspirin and D3 to keep it in the 30-100 range. The others are the ones I may drop. Robert...
Allen, thanks for posting RCT results. Reading about supplement recommendations by Dr. Snuffy Myers and Dr. Mark Schultz the last few years I have been taking aspirin (for colon) D3, pomegranate,...
Hi Bill, I was searching for posts on Prolia in the prostate cancer site but saw your post here. I was diagnosed with mild Osteoporosis in June 2014 after 12 mos. Lupron. Probably had some before...
Below is a summary of a video Dr. Myers did on DHT, Avodart, and Prostate Cancer. This is long but worth the read, in my opinion. I haven't yet found the original video. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT),...
I just saw this one too. There's a guy on who had IMRT only for a GS 6. He supposedly reached nadir, but a year later had a bounce of 0.4 and another 1.5 years a 2+ rise in PSA. It may be an...
David, New doctor sounds determined to get answers and control of things. You sure deserve some answers about all this especially the weight. Wonder if the sore gum spots might be ulcers. New year...
I had just turned 67 at Dx. Robert...
When I was diagnosed with PCa in 2013, my serum Vitamin D was 25.7. I started with 4,000 IU and later to 5,000 IU. Vitamin D was 63.8 in Dec. 2013. I may cut back to 4K IU. I believe my low D level...
Wow. Great news, Todd. A real success story!! Robert...
Back checking on you, David. Sounds like good progress on the dental front and finally some real positive help from the VA office. Good for you!! Now, I missed what has been learned about the weight...
Allen, Been away a while getting eye surgery, Thanksgiving, etc. I'm sure everyone has missed your knowledge particularly on RT. Didn't know you write books. So when will it be out? Robert...
Allen, Thanks. No, I didn't ask for an ultrasensitive PSA, the URO and MO did. Guess I thought that was the truest one? I mentioned Avodart because Dr. Myers says it is the DHT not T that tells PC...
Allen, Anxious -- not sure I fit this post but wanted to ask. My biopsy showed 4+3=7 5mm 10%. There was also a 3+3 <1.0%. But, the 4+3 can act like a GS 8 I think. Without surgery, don't know what...
Hi Kenny, Thought it was in my profile history. I had 41 treatments of IMRT 77gy ending August 2013 ans 12 mos. Lupron ending March 2014. Robert...
Hey guys, I haven't posted for a while but have been following the other posts here, as well as on US TOO. I wanted to ask your thoughts on my latest PSA/DHT/T results. See my history. I was hoping...
Hello Peter, Good to hear you are starting to recover from the two years HT and starting to watch girls again :smilewinkgrin: Are you still taking Avodart to keep DHT <5? I have it but have not...
Thanks, guys, my shots were 3-month. Okay, looks like it takes about 6+ months to regain T to normal level. I am really watching my DHT and want to keep it <5.0, as Dr. Snuffy Myers says. I will...
My 12 months Lupron ended in 3/16/14. How long does it typically take for testosterone and estradiol to return to normal levels after HT? My test results on 6/5/14 showed the following: Testosterone,...
David, I want to thank you again for your advice and words of wisdom in my initial diagnosis and treatment in early 2013. And, I know the positive impact you have had on so many others here....
Ralph, Allen and others, thanks for your input. I believe that I have beginnings of metabolic syndrome with the osteoporosis diagnosis after 12 mos. Lupron and now pre-diabetes. As I said before,...
Allen, The GP wants to wait six months and check A1C again. My Oncologist's nurse called and said he is okay with low dose Metformin....up to me. His nurse is diabetic II and on Metformin. Her...
Hi Allen, In one of the paragraphs of the Life E. article the writer said "we at Life Extension have no idea why a dose of 7.0 mg of anastrozole a week would be given to men. Perhaps it's sold in 1...
Has anyone been prescribed testosterone cream and estradiol patches after HT to bring hormones quickly back to normal levels? It appears estradiol patches can possibly cause heart attack, stroke, and...
David, Seems it may just be a gastro problem with the weight loss. Do you have any pain there? Have you ever had diverticulitis before? Wish the blood work had shown something. But, you are right,...
Hello David, Glad to see you up and still at it! You are an inspiration to us all. When are you coming up to Boone for a visit? I have developed Osteoporosis while on Lupron 12 mos. The URO never...
Hey Jim, That is fantastic. Great news!! Where in FL and what type whole body scan did you have? Now have a great Memorial Day weekend. Best, Robert...