When I had my surgery four years ago I didn't think robotic was far enough along to choose it. But now, it's probably a coin toss (as far as outcomes) and if you like your doc I just go with what he...
Let me add my own 'bouncing ball' of PSA tests. see signature...
Prato: The 0.06 was termed an outlier and retesting did show that. But, needless to say it sure got my attention. Moral of the story is don't rush to judgment on any one PSA test. Look for a trend....
Hey Billy Bob: I have at times agonized over my low level PSA bouncing post surgery. I can say that where I live in central Washington state lab services have been changing ownership over time. Try...
Ahh, yes. Turmeric with the black pepper chaser; 600mg/day. And sulforaphane, 400mcg/twice a day. And since I am meat free, I do B-12, 1000mcg daily. Yum, cinnamon flavored!...
I had 'the surgery' in 2013 at UWMC by Dr. Bruce Dalkin. The old UW hospital can look a little grim but they really took great care of me there and I recommend the place. Dr. Dalkin could be a bit...
I used Dr. Bruce Dalkin at UW Hospital. They treated me right!...
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Jon: Certainly, I hope that is it! Thanks for commenting. Kelly...
Hey gang: I would love to have my PSA tests run at the same lab on the same machine but around here they seem to transfer samples around (based on system workloads?? and who has available time??). I...
You said: " and I should wait because at the ultrasensitive level, my 0.04 might just drop down and I would receive unneeded SRT." Check out my signature block to see that I did rise to 0.04 and then...
I had my RP 2 years ago yesterday at the University of Washington Hospital in Seattle with Dr. Bruce Dalkin. Don't know when they built the place; it kinda looks like a huge cement bunker and space...
I am the original poster on this thread and I want to thank everyone for a spirited debate (and it IS certain all the facts are not in on low level PSA recurrence after RP). My angst stems from this...
Hey TA: Yes my stage was T2 and that study you linked to was the one I remember seeing. I am on a 3 month testing cycle and will be watching closely. Thanks for your succinct analysis. FerretX...
Gentlemen: I have been on pins and needles for the past 3 months waiting to do my next 3 month psa (results came in today). 0.03. Well, it is better than the one 3 months back: 0.04. Six months back...
My story is a bit of a cheat. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few months back and put on 2x500mg metformin/day. A known side effect is weight loss for some. Probably was for me; my appetite...
Sophie: I live in Eastern Washington and can vouch for doing as little or as much as you want to here! Lots to see up here in the pacific NW; city life, day hiking, biggest wine country outside of...
Hey all, A question about insurance payers...Might it be true to say that Medicare might be more willing to pay for SRT at lower psa levels than the private carriers? Opinions please. Kelly...
Proscapt: I am glad your insurance carrier 'played nice'... I have a relative and a friend both battling their carriers over $ a lot less than SRT. Still, your psa was .11 which is almost 4x's the...
As with all things medical these days...Good luck getting your insurance to pay up at these (much) lower psa levels....
Since my bipopsy should cancer only on one side my doc recommended removing the nerve on that side (which he did). Trying to think back, I swear he threw out some stat of higher recurrence if I would...
Hey gang: Has anyone come across any studies, comments, opinions, etc.. that as a 'general' statement persons who have had nerve sparing RP's have a greater chance of BCR? Kelly...
Cashlessclay: Thanks for this. Diet does have an impact in cancer. Can it prevent it, maybe. I think of the Asian conundrum with low PC rates in Asia, and then they come to America and their PC rates...
Luther: I understand your decision to proceed with SRT. I think of it as hedging your bets. Other than the $$ (depending on insurance!) IMRT SRT has never been better for fewer side effects. So it...
Logo: Dr. Dalkin is now in association (in addition to UW) with the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. They have at least two women MD's who also are affiliated with UW. One is Celestia S. Higano, MD and...
Logo: My surgeon was also Bruce Dalkin! Small world here sometimes. I do think he is still there. If my next psa rises again I will probably touch base with him. I was glad to have him as my surgeon...
Thanks for this, man. As one whose psa appears to be coming off '0' This is of great interest to me! Kelly...
Greetings! I now get to join the psa anxiety club. Although my numbers are low (see below), it's the bouncing around that annoys me. I would like to have all my testing done in the same lab but they...