Thanks for the support and positivity guys. Jack, I havent ventured out much here yet. I went deep sea fishing this weekend. That was a fun time. Im taking my daughter to Orlando this week when she...
Yearly? Dang that would be awesome. Thats great news. Congrats halbert!...
JNF, thanks. I'm just north of Jacksonville for now. So far I like it. We'll see if the coming heat changes my attitude....
Hey everyone I hope you are all doing well. Long time no check in so I'll quickly share what I've been up to. First things first, my psa has finally decided to move back in the better direction after...
Thank you Andrew. Just needed to vent I guess and someone else to tell me I'm still doing fine with this. Apparently self reassurance isnt my thing. This seems to be a trend at psa time with me. lol...
Just had a nice long overseas vacation trying to pretend everything is normal. Back on the homefront now and test time has come for me once again. I have come to absolutely hate the week or two...
Wifeofpie, Yes exactly that. Wish I could say with confidence that I can trust here but shamefully not the case (Its early in relationship... very). Was just curious to the actual odds of this before...
Before I decided on primary SBRT I was told by many people in our community including all URO's and RO's that I consulted, "it is extremely unlikely if not impossible you will be able to produce...
Leah77, I went the SBRT route at age 40. For me personally, after researching all possibilities and consulting the best of the best in each treatment method, I just couldn't pass up the SBRT option....
Fantastic news!! I've been looking for your report. Happy to see that our huge bounces were proven to be just that. I've had some weird (minimal) side effects myself that I can't really say are...
Honestly no. I dont feel any real difference. I ran a fitness test today and virtually all scores remain the same as they were in October. In fairness, I was just getting over a two month long battle...
Wow. Thats a nice steady trajectory. Interesting double test strategy. Nah I'd probably just make it double anxiety for me instead of reassurance. You're very close to the desired nadir zone!...
Yep, I'm a military lifer. Marine Corps/Army/DOD since '96. Hope to be retired out in next couple years or so but something always comes up. We'll see....
UPDATE: I just got my 14 month PSA results. I just couldn't wait for the 15th month because I was sweating so hard over the rather large bounce (+1.8) I had. I swear this doom and gloom anxiety will...
I'll be down at Ft Knox all of January but I'll be back for February though....
Hey bbqdude, I'm in Lansing but travel around the state pretty often. I'm one of the youngsters in the bunch here... I'd be up for any meetups or support group efforts you guys might throw together....
Thanks for the replies everyone. Dr. King called back and told me he isn't real concerned at this point. Explained to me how it all works again. Asked him about being close to the +2 BCR rule... he...
So I just got my 1 year PSA results. It's not looking good for me as it bounced up AGAIN for a 2nd consecutive test. I'm freaking out of course because this is not a small bounce to go from my lowest...
Well... I didn't really follow any strict rules prior to testing but then again I didn't do anything memorable such as weightlifting or sex within 48 hours. Diet and stress all over the place though....
Just got off phone with Dr King. Had my first bounce(s) that HE didn't seem too worried about. Meanwhile I'm hearing that little voice that says this is the big one honey. Anyway, I did my out of...
Thanks everyone. It was about $85 for the PSA and Testosterone together. My insurance usually covers labs so I'll try to submit it to them and see what happens. Lesson learned either way....
Do you have to order your own psa tests or does your doc send you an order every 3 months? Im at labcorp and I just had to order mine and pay through a third party since I dont have one from my doc...
:scool: I operate at the ice cold level. Professionally. ...aaand I may enjoy a Wendy's choc frosty sometimes. Michigan is cold. That is all I have to say about that. Frosty...
Im going off measurements and feel. What I notice most is the usual hardness is missing. I've made some small size gains while keeping bodyweight about the same. But the muscle quality feels way...
Andrew, 9am was earliest available I could get in at labcorp last week. I'll see if I can get in somewhere earlier next go around. Roger, I dont seem to have any issues with libido or mornin wood...
Well I gotta say I'm not a fan, lol. I know it could be worse but still, I feel like 90 days working my tail off in the gym was sort of wasted. I've made a little progress but not much. Whereas a...
My PSA continued downward to 1.6 from 2.5. I'm okay with that but my T came in low again despite my efforts to make it rise. T was at 245 three months ago at mid day. For the last three months I've...
Nice recover and report 0311. I should have 6mo results this week. Hoping for same-same. 1371 (aka Frosty)...
Hello, I was diagnosed last year at 39 (now 40). Sorry you guys have to be here with us. Mine was similar although slightly less favorable than his. I gotta admit things were very stressful at first....
Hey Sponge! Nice to hear you had a good experience buddy. I knew ya would. I hope you guys enjoyed the vacay. Welcome to the post toast platoon. Keep us updated on stats as we go forward! Frosty...
Im 40 with PCa and had similar symptom of minor incomplete bladder. My PSA was high at 37 years old and I ignored doctor advice to get a biopsy for over two years because of my age and ignorance on...
lol. I suspect that's how a lot of us roll. I was lost in the sauce when I got here. I read, studied as much as I could to try to grasp what's going on. Plenty of good people and advice around here...
Sponge, Fantastic! It's a great feeling once the plans are set and you're comfortable with them. If you're anything like me, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the ease of the treatments and your...
Nice post WOE. This is my first holiday season since my pca diagnosis. I had been quietly battling my other issues at the VA. I'm normally a very reserved and private person and my poor family...
Welcome aboard 3/5's. I'm glad you got the "very happy" experience like most toasties. Recovery should be every bit as pleasing. Heal well. Frosty...
Thank you kindly gents. TA: Will be interesting to see if the T supplementing messes with your long time nadir psa at all and if it even matters as long as it holds new baseline. ? John_TX: Mine was...
Thanks Tall Allen. Did you have a significant drop from your baseline? And since I don't have a baseline, what kind of range should I be expecting/hoping to recovery from 245? Maybe 400-500? Did you...
Well doc said expect PSA to drop to about half way at 3 months. It did exactly that from 5.1 to 2.5. It's going the right direction anyway. I'm hoping I'm on the path to a long term nadir. However, I...
I did my PSA and Biopsy at University of Michigan. The urologist (surgeon) there really tried to pressure me towards surgery going as far as saying "at your age you need a 50 year fix, not a 10 year...
I have BCBS up in Michigan and because of that, California BCBS covered everything for my SBRT. Dr Kings office took care of all the legwork on that. Took them a very short amount of time to give me...
Sponge, Welcome. Sorry you got this news but you've discovered the right place. Many folks on here with some excellent research and expertise. You will get many different viewpoints but the choice is...
Best of luck today fellas! Hopefully you'll be in for an easy treatment and recovery that has you asking if anything even happened. Praying for you both. I just did my first 3mo PSA on Friday and...
3-5-J, I hope the Doc gives you good news. Im one week post toastie and I couldnt be happier. Zero negative effects at this point. Urinary/Bowel are good to go as if nothing happened and erection...
Its official. I graduated SBRT. Reporting as ordered to the post toastie platoon. Flying back to Michigan tonight just in time for fall season. I have weird mix of maybe mild pressure, or irritation....
pwallace, Congrats on the < numbers and good results. Im also curious about the effects of TRT for us at risk for cancer/heart disease. My grandfather (a fit Sheriff and frogman) died at 40 yrs old...
LeoLuna, I wish you the best result no matter what you choose. Like you, I decided I didn't want to chance surgery issues after I researced a bit. Nothing against those who go that route but it just...
Hey MrBaseball, That sounds like great news. I see a lot of people upgraded after the post op so it could be much worse. Negative margins I think is a good deal, and the doc seems pretty confident in...
2nd and 3rd treatments down. I was literally in and out of the building in 15 minutes today. I just cant get over how little this affects my day. No issues to report. We did have a small earthquake...
Treatment 1 of 5 completed. Amazing. I was in and out of the office within 30 minutes which included some pre-imaging and a quick meet with Dr King along with the first treatment. They said next time...
My VA meds doc keeps suggesting I should file a claim for my prostate cancer. I told her that I thought that was only (currently) available for Vietnam agent orange vets. I'm already pretty deep into...