0311, Thank you for your input. yes I have spoken to Dr. Hirsch and found her to be very comfortable and knowledgeable. The drive to her location will be three hours or more depending on traffic and...
Hello again, I decided to start a new thread because I need to get some responses to my questions and concerns about one of the Cyberknife facilities that I am considering. Dr. Arica Hirsch was...
I spoke with Dr. Arica Hirsch today and she seemed to feel that Cyberknife (SBRT) should work out well for me. There is also a Cyberknife in Ft. Wayne at ParkView Regional Medical center which would...
I had a new PSA test done and my PSA was down to 7.64, a considerable drop from 9.73 in February. I was concerned that it might have gone up quite a bit knowing I had a 4Kscore of 57% back in March....
I met with Dr. Hornback and based on that discussion, it sounds like the longer term (8-9 weeks) IMRT is what I am leaning towards at this time. SBRT seemed to have some additional risk involved and...
I have now met with a Radiologist Oncologist and he recommends external beam radiation (IMRT), 44-45 treatments. While I am not against this, I am much more interested in SBRT for the fewer...
Hey JNF, Thanks for your very generous offer but I live in Elkhart, IN. Thanks, Fred...
Okay, I have been slow updating this but I have been doing some reading and studying. Here is what I know from the biopsy: 3+4 = 7 Gleason score 12 cores with 2 positive (Rt. lateral Mid (60%) & Base...
Well, it's a long story but I did not get the MRI guided Biopsy due to insurance issues so I got the traditional 12 core biopsy and the results are 3+4=7 Gleason score. I do not know or recall...
I do have a question regarding the MRI and biopsy. I read on another thread where there was talk about not riding a bike or other activities before a PSA test. Is there any concern with riding as...
JNF, I hear ya. The part about Dave was more tongue and cheek, but who doesn't love Leslie?? FYI, we have been friends for about 32 years or so......
Hi there! I have joined this at the suggestion of DaSlink who I know many of you know and love. I am 63 and I have recently had my PSA rise significantly from hanging around upper 3's to low 4's over...
Thanks, Slink I am just early on my journey as I have not yet had a biopsy but my initial question is in regards to biopsies and the different techniques. I am aware of the traditional 12 random...