Intheshop, great news- I hope to be in your shoes one day! My best, James...
IS, We have similar pathology and I was faced with the same decisions concerning rising PSA. (see signature) My team and I chose to add 6/month Lupron to my treatment plan. I'm a kitchen sink sort of...
Stan, When tomorrow comes and your still here is a good day. Glad your starting to see improvement. I wish gas was my only issue...let it out...lol What TA said about the fluids is dead on. Keep...
The good news is your team can treat it accordingly and You do want the best first treatment-so true! My first biopsy was very low T1c, G7(3+4) & PSA:3.9 but after my surgery: pT3b, G7(4+3) SVI+ with...
I agree 100% Best of luck and welcome to hw. James...
Stan, Take all the time you need...also, it does get better! Hang in there brother, James...
So sorry to see this about your friend Todd, he was so young. My Thoughts and prayers! james...
dd, Great news and congrats! I hope the gun missing me as well- had my blood drawn this AM. Happy Birthday and celebrate BIG! All My best, James...
Stan, I'm great now, only a little fatigue. It Could be the Lupron inj. I had last Oct. It's Not as bad as your thinking...lol James...
Idog, I had 28 fractions(cGY):5040 to the pelvic as a second treatment. See my signature. The common side effect are diarrhea, cystitis, rectal pain/burning, bloody stool and fatigue. All was...
Stan, what everyone said before me is correct and it's part of the process..you'll be fine with time! Hang in there, James...
Good news and enjoy your HT vacation. You deserve it! Of my 3-treatments so far the HT was the worst. The side effects linger.. James...
If that's a sin oh well. I sinned all the way to Mexico and back on a 7 day cruise... Sept. 10 is my judgment day. Enjoy life my brother.. james...
I chose surgery based on my pre-op biopsy however my post-op biopsy results suggested otherwise. My Rising PSA was the indicator for additional treatment or treatments. (Surgery+SRT+6m/Lupron) I...
nmckinley, I think your dad will do fine, I had a Lupron shot 10/20/17 and just finished #13 of 38 Salvage RT with a few little side effects like mild cystitis, occasional diarrhea and fatigue. The...
TA, I was reading this tread and seen where you mentioned this: "you have to get the PET scan before you start HT." Is this a plan that my RO & Uro should have followed in my case? Had the Lupron...
This is great news especially being so close to the holidays! Congrats and best wishes. ps. where u live, I love a good party! James...
TA, Great News! This is my treatment plan moving forward and it's good to know my team/RO is doing their research. 6/months ADT+SRT to whole pelvic area + prostrate bed. Thanks, James...
Zzarth, My PSA is persistently rising so the RO and I decided on the F-18 Axumin PET Scan because it's more sensitive. The results showed Nothing and RO stated clear or "no uptake" on my medical...
TA,' I'm obviously not versed in radiation treatments, so when the RO said "10yrs of toxicity data" I had no reason not to believe him or challenge him.. If you could please provide a study or link I...
Howard, My appointment with the RO went well along with the mapping and the casting. We discussed my F-18 Axumin PET Scan and It was clear. The full bladder and empty bowel is going to be tricky, but...
Howard, This is a good topic and I'm close behind you with SRT. I will be at the RO in the morn. to discuss results of F-18 Amumin Scan and for mapping/moulds of that area. Have you had that part of...
Turboz I can not comment on the IMRT because I had RP and I start Salvage Radiation this month after a Axumin Scan on 11/14/17. However, I will say the Lupron I had on 10/20/17 is not that bad, so...
Garyi, It wasn't my intent that Nick take any action at all and I agree with you 100%. He asked the group about his PSA and Luporn, so I spoke up by giving my experience and history. Thanks for the...
Hi Nick, I had RP 3/16 and my first PSA was .01 and it's been rising since, my Uro was not concerned until it reached .07 then it reached .09 he prescribed finasteride (no help) and then it reached...
Skpilot56, Because of my persistent rising PSA, I was giving the same plan at my RO appointment yesterday. (10/12/17) Next week I will get a 6-month Lupron Shot (3 month & 3 month) a 68-Gallium Scan...
Great News! Thanks for sharing....
Jeff, I'm 57yo and 18-months post op. I wish I had your psa numbers, they look great from where I sit. My PSA today is 0.12 and has increased steadily over the last 18-months, so this week my Uro...
Hello, New to the this site and my first post, but not new to the roller coaster ride we call PCa. My PSA today is 0.12 and rising steadily over the last 18-months and this week my Uro has decided to...
Billy: Great news and thanks for sharing! Congrats, James...