I am very happy and grateful to report another drop in PSA. See the results in my signature. I don't really think about prostate cancer anymore, except when my test requirement comes up. I have no...
JNF: I had burning during urination and a little blood in my stool the first few weeks. Nothing now except reduced ejaculate. Everything works. No sexual, urinary, or bowel side effects. My treatment...
Just received my most recent PSA results. PSA dropped again and now is at 0.4. Good luck everyone!...
I'm using the "claw" grip now. Not as good as SBRT, but definitely helps....
No rectal, urinary, or erectile side effects. I am very grateful....
Just received my latest PSA test results. I have a new nadir at 0.5! I did have to live with a bounce for 6 months. I have read that bounces are good, but it is still hard to wait for the next drop....
ASAdvocate, I can take a stab at your question. Catheter was used during the MRI and CAT scan to get a more precise measurement and picture of the prostate for the SBRT treatment. Pictures with a...
Good luck Vic My first biopsy was pretty painful. Second biopsy and gold implants were much easier. Worst part was the catheter for the MRI....
Congratulations! Bouncy but good....
Congrats! Nice trend....
Every COVID-19 death is tragic, but shouldn't be placed ahead of other tragic deaths. Heart Disease and Cancer are the leading causes of death in the US, typically over 500K each. Sadly, medical...
Good luck! I had a similar path to treatment and chose SBRT. Waiting for a bounce in my PSA but so far haven't had one....
No flow problems here. See my history below. My URO / surgeon oversold his product and after considerable research, SBRT was my choice....
I had SBRT and received 4 gold fiducials in the prostate....
Cellar: Waiting for the bounce, and ready if it comes, as long as it is just a bounce!...
I just had my 18 month PSA Test after SBRT Treatment. My score continued to drop and is now 0.7. Great News! I strongly encourage those with low risk to intermediate risk prostate cancer to evaluate...
Beaverduck I had a similar experience. However, after I cooled down, the denial made sense to me. I already had a postive biopsy, and my URO wanted to do a second MRI guided biopsy. Insurance said...
Great results. I am hoping for the same....
I am very happy to report a continuing downward PSA trend. Now down to 1.1. I am still waiting for a bounce, but very happy with the results and plan to open a frosty or two tonight to celebrate. No...
Congratulations! Nice Trend!...
I order my PSA test through Walk-in Lab, and go to a local Lab Corp about 2 miles from my house. This is very easy and costs me $35.00. No office visit required. They send me an email when the report...
Mentor: Primary SBRT is normally used for low to intermediate risk PCa. For me, I had the right gleason score (6), but my PSA and % of cores were high. I was borderline for my RO, but we proceeded...
Leah: See my signature for details. I waited about 2 years after diagnosis before I treated due to Gleason 6. Increasing PSA and increasing % in each core led to treatment. Two friends of mine both...
Congratulations. That is what you want....
Sure. My MD was Dr. Wang. Harvard Undergraduate and Harvard Medical School. Highly recommended. My daughter is at UNC CH and studying Chinese. We clicked. Dr. Chen is also excellent, in the same...
Everyone: I just received my 9-month test results. PSA is down to 1.4! So, prior to SBRT treatment, PSA was 11.9. At 3 months it was 4.3, at 6 months it was 2.4, and now 1.4. I am very happy. Cheers!...
I use Walk-in Lab and Lab Corp. Very happy. No hassle. Don't have to schedule a visit with a PA or MD before hand, etc, and pay unnecessary costs for a simple 3-month PSA check. Since my SBRT...
Congratulations!...
Great option. I chose SBRT but would have chosen HDR/IMRT with a slightly different biopsy. Good luck!...
MG: SBRT is a radiation treatment for low to intermediate risk PCA. 4-5 treatments instead of 25-40 treatments. Higher doses, but more precise targeting to reduce risk. I seem to recall there are...
Congrats on progress!...
Here is a quick update. PSA taken yesterday, and now down to 2.4. Great trendline. I am very happy thus far. No urinary, rectal, or sexual side effects. Celebrating tonight!...
Looks like its bouncing to nadir to me. Congrats....
Well at least the MD didn't claim that he did a hysterectomy on me. :tongue: That was probably a cut and paste exercise. Several of mine had that appearance. This is a very sad state of affairs....
Here is an update on my SBRT Treatment. First 2 weeks after treatment - little to no symptoms Weeks 3 and 4 I had some urinary frequency, bowel frequency, and a few bloody stools. Symptoms now gone....
Frosty I have been thinking about those scenarios myself when I start PSA testing in another month. You still have a prostate, and therefore could still be susceptible to BPH and prostatitis,...
John: During my research phase, and before my second biopsy, I asked a radiation expert at Wake Forest if he could proceed directly to treatment. He stated that he would not treat if the biopsy was...
Cancel the surgery and do some more research. I can assure you that they will reschedule your surgery if you decide that is your best route. This is a big decision, but you do have time to...
TA: You "elite status" is well deserved. Your posts, along with a few others, helped me make the correct decision. Thank you very much....
Congrats. I get my 3-month PSA test in 2 more months. I also have no urinary, bowel, or sexual side effects. Cheers!...
Congrats on your decision. Definitely the right one for you....
Congrats! Very nice....
I recommend AS as long as you reasonably can. I was on AS for over 2 years until I reached Intermediate Risk a few months ago. That was my personal decision point. This also gave me time to get over...
I received my Prolaris bill in the mail today. The $3,900 charge was denied by UHC because it was not pre-authorized. Now Prolaris is asking me for $375. Hmmmmmm. So the price is 1000% higher if...
Great idea Saipan. Here are a few things I have learned. My urologist's fusion biopsy request was denied by UHC. The first reason was non-sensical. After several calls and discussions with UHC, and a...
Thanks everyone!...
I had my last treatment today. I have no side effects yet. I was told to expect side effects, if any, in about a week. I have a follow up appointment in 1 month. I plan to work tomorrow morning, and...
I chose UNC-CH for SBRT. 3rd Treatment today. Last treatment tomorrow. So far so good. Dr. Wang is my treating radiologist - Harvard Medical School, Harvard Internship, and MIT also as I recall. Dr....
Thanks everyone for the feedback. 2nd treatment today was practically the same. The Collimators were set at 35MM, 20MM, and 10MM. First one was for about 30 minutes, second was 20 minutes, and third...
I started SBRT today, and thought I would share my experience for those interested in SBRT. My treatment plan is 4 sessions (4 X 9.5gys). I had a 9:00 AM appointment, and met with nurses, PA, and MD...