hrpufnstuf, Yes, it was an anxious time there for a few months when my PSA went up. Even though being assured it was 99% a routine "bounce", still caused a few restless nights. I will say that this...
I just got the news from my lab report back today, and my PSA level is at 0.09, which is at 45 months post brachytherapy. Trending down is always cause for celebration. I'm quite pleased....
I've been having increasing left hip pain since about January of this year. I thought it was caused by wrestling with my 15 year old son on a vacation trip. Fast forward to June...2 MRI's later, and...
I'm happy to report that my 39 month PSA came in at .11. Almost to the undetectable level, from what I understand. Very happy with brachytherapy as my treatment choice. :yeah:...
I would also like to see some posts from those with that data, but I agree with A Yooper's post that they move on and apparently are doing great. I'm at the 3 year point myself, and don't post much...
Just got the latest PSA results in the mail today. I was anxiously awaiting it's arrival, and then hesitant to open the letter. Well, no worries....PSA was down to .18, the lowest since my...
I had brachy in Jan 2012, and took leave from work for 3 months. Although, I could've probably gone back sooner. However, my job depends on being in the game totally, or it could cost lives. I wanted...
From a fellow BT patient, I'm curious as to what you're PSA nadir was, and when it started trending up. Much luck to you in finding a suitable salvage option. I've often wondered myself what the...
It would figure I'd be in the 1% crowd......geez....
I'm just curious if anybody else has had a problem with heat intolerance following PC treatment ? I had brachy about 2 1/2 years ago. No major side effects, but I do take a Rapaflo 8mg tablet about...
Thanks for the replies ! I am quite happy about the results thus far, and I'm glad I chose brachy as treatment. I just don't have the benefit of asking my RO, as he went out of practice within a few...
John T., Do you think I've already had my nadir of .2 , or I still might have a ways to go ? I've read some of the above studies that quote .2 as the cutoff for success vs failure of radiation...
Morning gentlemen; I recently got my 29 month post brachytherapy PSA result in last week, and the result was .20 . That's the same reading as I got from my test 4 months ago in February, and from the...
Maars, Sorry about your PSA spike, I know you are anxious to get some answers and get on with your life. I'm kinda of surprised that nobody has replied, guess that means for most of those treated...
Feisty, Don't panic...I was 45 at Dx with G7 (3+4), and PSA of 3.8. Elected to have brachytherapy after doing much research, and am doing fine now. My last PSA in Feb was .20, so it's working like it...
I can't beleive that your urologist would tell you that you have a "a 20% chance of having curable cancer". Does that mean, according to his view that you have an 80% of having an incurable cancer ?...
One in my neck of the woods just opened a few months back. I'm happy with my treatment of choice, LDR brachytherapy, but probably would've opted for the Proton therapy. Travelling was not an option...
Glad you came through it with flying colors. I'm sure you'll have some questions as time goes on. I choose LDR brachy 2 years ago, and am pleased with my choice. Good luck to you !...
I inquired about the same, especially a G8, on another forum I frequent. It seems that, at least for a G8, that they aren't that uncommon, as several of the guys on there piped in with a Gleason 8...
There is no data to select in your poll. I had mine in Jan 2012, and had general malais for about 3 months, nothing too bad. I think it helped that I was making it to the gym regularly....
I'm at 25 post-brachy, and still have to take a RapaFlo about once every 2/3 days to help with urine flow. I was hoping to be able to come off of it by now, but so far that hasn't happened. No other...
Hello all, Just wanted to chime in with my 25 month PSA level following brachytherapy in Jan 2012. I'm delighted to report that's it still trending down, with the lowest yet of .20 ! I think I'll...
Too bad they weren't open here 2 years ago when I had to make my choice. I wonder if anyone has heard of proton being used as a salvage treatment following brachy ?, hopefully I'll never have to...
Kate Upton was the ability to "raise" alot of things, why not PC awareness?...
Hey guys, I was delighted that my annual physical showed my PSA level had dropped to .32 :turn: , down from .80 in July. However, my primary Doc was a little concerned because my liver enzymes were...
In an effort to cut some of the major amount of stress from my life, I decided to step down from a supervisor's role at my employer and return to worker bee status. It'll be a small pay cut, but not...
I've heard nothing but phenomenal reviews of Dr Smith. Sounds like you're in great hands. Best of luck to you....
John, I can relate to your situation and thought process. I'm exactly your age, and I've got about 7 years until I can retire. My stats aren't quite like yours, but I find myself often wondering if...
Looks like I'll be trimming back to 1 cup in the morning, and eliminating the soda. I'm surprised my URO didn't recommend this as 1st line protocol....
For the past 6 months, urge incontinence has bothered me through-out the day. I had BT in January 2012. I mostly have a desk job, and when I have the urge it comes on very strong, and often I can't...
Snuggleup, I just had one done on 7/16, and it wasn't too terrible. Mine was done under anesthesia at day surgery, after checking the bladder and urethra via cystoscope. The bladder was clear of any...
That is great news, hope you have a lifetime membership in the zero club. Bob...
I had my cystoscopy at day surgery yesterday. URO told wife I had some scar tissue causing a stricture near the bladder neck, and he dilated that area. Also, he could detect no suspicious areas,...
Thanks for stepping up to fill a needed position. You have many great advice, including me from the time I got here a couple of years ago....
I edited my posts to show the correct PSA value , which is .80 . I got a little overly excited in my original post and put an extra "0" in, making it look like .080. I understand that us radiation...
Greg, That's great news !...
Paul, It was .80 ....
Just past 19 months from brachytherapy, and my PSA has finally broken the 1.0 threshold, and came back @ .80 from Wednesday's exam. It's been a slow drop and I had hoped to be at this point sooner....
Bertb, My RO left his practice shortly after my 3 month follow up appointment due to family health reasons. I was very concerned about it at the time, but it has turned out to be no big deal. My URO...
Great numbers ! Thanks for sharing, hope you have many, many years of continued low PSA's....
I have been riding motorcycles all my life, and had just gotten into LD (long distance) riding a few months before my dx in 2011. Sadly, I ended up selling my bike after my treatment with brachy. I...
Down is good ! Congrats !...
Contracts to another brachy patient. Glad he's doing well. Ask any questions needed and let us know how he's progressing along the way....
Charlie Horse, I had brachy at the ripe old age of 45 in Jan 2012. I was not too keen on the surgery side effects profile, and liked the idea of brachytherapy much better. I'm at 17 months post...
Congrat's David, The wife & I have sailed on the Fantasy before, and it was a great vacation. I think we are about to book our 4th cruise in January 14. Enjoy !...
So basically a guy can't say he feels blessed that his treatment outcome is going well ? I didn't feel he was proselyting at all. Wow, all I can say......
Great news on the PSA level ! Congrats to what looks like a successful proton treatment....
PSA tests came back @ 1.07, the lowest that they have ever been since I've been monitoring them. Woo Hoo !!!!!!! Good news !!!!! :turn:...
Getting my PSA checked in the morning at approximately 17 months post-brachytherapy. It was up slightly last time, so I guess we'll see if it was a bounce or has settled back down. No sex for several...
I was 45 when I had brachytherapy alone in Jan 2012. I really have no regrets at this point. Side effects have been minimal , and I'm taking .5 mg Flomax every other day to deal with some minor...