I contacted local uro in Orlando who did my initial biopsy. He refused to see me as he was upset I had used another uro for seed implant. So I contacted the uro in Jacksonville who did the implant,...
Guys, Thank you for your replies. I was on Flowmax for the 1st month. At that time URO did a bladder ultra sound and said it is not emptying, and then increased it to twice a day. Also gave me sample...
I had LDR-BT done 3 months ago, with quick and painless recovery. 82 Iodine seeds, Volume 37CC, PSA 4.3 just prior to treatment. SE's so far are urgency , slight bleeding, and major loss of...
Thank you Dewayne. I definitely want to stay away from T replacement for now, instead will try some low risk natural remedies such as: 9 ways to naturally increase...
Hi, I had some fatigue recently, and my PCP tested my T level along with a bunch of other things. Everything came back as normal, but T level was 253. This this is the first time I was tested for T....
Great report. What is causing your low psa since bx?...
G6, I am not into AS, my latest PSA was up by 0.1 from about 6.5 months ago. Hopefully, tumor did not grow. He did not push the combo therapy , just mentioned it as an option. I would not get either....
G6, That's what Terk said. I--125 for monotherapy, and Pd-103 for seed + IGRT. I have seen other HW members who had Pd-103 monotherapy and rapid psa drop....
G6, I met with him this week. The drive was about 2 hours without traffic. He took time and explained everything to me, and that I am candidate for AS, surgery, radaition. Being an RO, he does not...
Allen, thanks. browntrout: last RO I consulted with said he uses Iod125 for mono therapy. For some patients he does Pd103 + IGRT. So I thought Pd103 is weaker than Iod125. He also gave me the option...
Hi all, Are pd seeds better than the other for low risk? Looks like psa drops faster with pseeds. Does the patient choose or it is RO's job? I appreciate any other insights....
G6 , thanks for the feedback. I am seeing him next week for a consult....
Hi all, Just bumping up this thread to get more feedback. Thanks....
Allen, The two local RO's that I met with said they have a URO whom they work with in the seed implants and if any seeds goes in bladder, then the URO takes it out. How long is each session of...
Allen, Thank you for your comment. According to his web site he has done over 3500 seed implants: http://www.floridaprostate.com/physicians.html#mt When I talked on the phone with Dr Terk's nurse,...
GeetarMan, Are you enroled in AS program , and how did you get the PSA dropping so much? With that low PSA, do they even recommend another biopsy? Thanks....
Hello, I like to get some feedback from members treated by Dr Terk in Jacksonville for LDR BT, specially if you were not living in Jacksonville. Did you follow up with him after the BT, or saw local...
Fauntleroy, Thanks for the info on Dr. Steel. I will call his office. Andy....
Hi all, I had a phone consult with Dattoli center in Sarasota. They do not perform LDR BT as a mono therapy. Their methode is 23-28 EBRT + LDR BT with overnight stay in hospital + 5 EBRT on Pelvic....
Mike, Do you have any SE's as the result of SBRT/CK? Any short term or long term? I am considering SBRT or LDR BT. Thanks....
Damon, That's a great news and update as I am currently considering LDR BT....
Thank you Allen, Buddy. I met with two locally and they had low experience, one has 250 and the other 100. I thought they are not expert in LDR yet. I know Dattoli and the team in MSKCC. Thanks....
Thanks Jim, I know about the Sarasota place, it is about 3 hours away from me. Prefer to find a good one in Orlando area, Would make the follow ups easier....
If you know any one, please let me know. Thanks....
Isalnd time, Keep doing what you've been doing, it drops some more, they won't operate it. I read somewhere that the psa of this guy dropped from 4 to under 1 after biopsy. He had one core GS 6....
Hello, I saw you had a nice drop in your psa recently. Please tell me how you achieved it, any special supplement or diet ? Hopefully, the drop means the tumor has shrunk. Thanks....
Thanks Allen. You mentioned the Dr in Tampa for SBRT....
Michael, I am not in any AS program. I will do another PSA soon while I am looking for an RO with lots of experience in LDR BT in Orlando. I also did a 3T MRI couple of weeks ago Which did not show...
Andrew, I was in shock and panic for 2-3 months after DX. Slowly getting out of it. The family want me to do treatment before psa goes higher. I have not built enough strength to decide yet....
Micheal, Yes, Dr. Westra read them and made the report. I am on AS as I am considering options. My PSA has been rising slowly for the past three years. I may do one more PSA, and then go for LDR BT....
Hello, I sent a request to my uro for 2nd opinion at JH. The report came back with 20% of 1 out of 12. ( Original was 16%). The report did not mention any PNI ( same as original report). I was hoping...
Thanks to everyone. Sometimes you are not sure if the uro and OC are looking to profit immediately vs. giving us the best options, and recommending the best doctors / more appropriate facilities for...
Hello, Uro gave me options of AS , RT, BT, and surgery. OC says AS is not an option with rising PSA. Both of them feel confident it is organ confined, and they did not give any additional tests. Upon...