Another question: How often do you see your RO for follow up? I'm now 3 years post tx with downward trend and wonder if I need to be seen every 6 months and if I still should have PSA every 6 months ?...
Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment !...
Thanks everyone....feeling more confident. Have an appt. with RO on Monday so anxious to hear his take....
No side effects other than decreased ejaculate. Very pleased with the lack of side effects....
Diagnosed with PCa the end of 2016 - 09/16 PSA 7.0 Had SBRT at MSKCC in 02/2017 Post tx test results: 06/17 - 2.13 12/17 - 2.44 03/18 - 1.66 06/18 - 1.63 12/18 - 2.43 01/19 - 1.63 07/19 - 1.22 01/20...
Thanks to everyone for your encouraging and supportive responses. I feel better after reading them. I see my RO, Dr Zelefsky at MSKCC, tomorrow....
Hi JNF - Thanks for your reply. I am aware that it will not drop to zero and that it can take time to reach my nadir. As stated, I’m very happy it continues to drop after my previous bump, but was...
Hi All, You can see my history in my signature below. Just got back my most recent PSA and it is 1.22. I'm happy that it continues to decline but it's been 2 1/2 years since my SBRT treatment and I'm...
Thanks Jim ! Paxton - I don’t think I have any symptoms attributable to low T but I’m curious what symptoms you had that I might look out for ?...
Update : Retested my PSA 30 days after my alleged "bounce" to 2.43 and it is back down to 1.63 which is what I had in June of 2018. Feel much better about this and will be seeing Dr Z today to...
Why is TA not here anymore ?...
Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and allaying my fears. I am sure my RO at MSKCC will have similar thoughts when I see him after the New Year. I have also noticed that my T-level has been...
Is a bounce typically that much ? I assumed a bounce was a few tenths like I had earlier. Is it typical to have more than one bounce ?...
Hi Folks- I had SBRT at MSKCC in Feb 2017. Original PSA was 7 with a G7 ( 3+4 ). Just got the most recent PSA back and I am very concerned. Have an appt. with RO first week in Jan. 2019 Looking for...
Hi InquisitiveOne- Hope all is well. You may recall I too was treated by Dr. Z in 2016 and was very pleased. I am now coming up on two years post SBRT with declining PSA's and Dr. Z is suggesting a...
Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts....
Redwings - This is not a case of it occurring a week or two post tx. I am now almost two years post tx. Also, there is no blood in my urine ....as stated, it is in the ejaculate. Thanks...
Almost two years post SBRT radiation for intermediate Pca. Everything going well with PSA decreasing at the 6 month intervals it's being tested and functioning well on a day to day basis. Today I...
TA...that is certainly good to know...thanks...
Wondering if there is a certain level of decrease in PSA that one should hope for between tests or is any decrease a blessing ? In this last 3 month interval there was a very modest .03 decrease and...
Congrats on the great news. Very comforting feeling as I can attest since I just went through the same thing this past week....
Kathy - sorry to hear of the challenges your dad is faced with. Just wanted to point out that groin pain is often a sign of hip problems so you might want to look into that. Best of luck !...
Hello again - Wanted to post regarding the repeat PSA I just had done this week. It is 3 months from my last PSA and 1 year from completion of my SBRT. I am happy to report that it has gone down to...
Best of luck Roger !....it goes by quickly and then the waiting starts. Please keep us posted on your progress....
Invaluable.....thanks for sharing !...
Hi 0311- thanks for the confirmation and words of encouragement....happy holidays to you and yours as well !...
Saw Dr Z for my follow-up visit yesterday and he was not alarmed at the "bounce" that I experienced. He stated that 40% of patients will experience this. He wants me to retake the PSA in 3 months and...
Very interesting observation and thank you for sharing......this just what I needed to get me through the weekend :-)...
I have my follow-up appointment this Monday and will wait to hear what he says. I am sure you are correct about the "bounce" but wanted to hear what others think since your mind can play tricks on...
Without going into too much detail I had a PSA of 7 and was a Gleason 3+4. Chose SBRT with Dr Zelefsky at MSKCC. Completed tx the end of Feb. 2017. First PSA 06/2017 - 2.13 Repeat PSA 12/2017 - 2.44...
Unless I'm missing something nobody brought up the fact about converting all or part of their term policy to a permanent policy ( universal life, whole life, etc ). The big advantage of having a term...
Are you afraid that it is too good, and you will tempt the Evil Eye? :)[/quote] :nono: not afraid it's too good...honestly didn't know what to expect and since I don't have the consult with my RO...
Thanks searchinginla.....I hope your journey is going well and wish you the best of luck going forward !...
Hi all - Hope everyone is doing well. I am physically doing very well post SBRT that was done in February of this year - have no side effects to speak of. Now three months post SBRT treatment and had...
just for the record the title is misspelled should be "Oligometastatic"...
DONE !! I am officially a "post toastie" having completed my final treatment yesterday. All went well and as mentioned by others it was essentially a non event. Everyone at MSKCC made it a very...
Well first SBRT treatment is in the books.....1 down and 4 to go. As pointed out by others mostly a non event. Was told by Dr Zelefsky that everything went exactly as planned. Next treatment is on...
PHASE TWO COMPLETE - Had the simulation procedure performed yesterday and all went well. Took about 2 1/2 hours and involved a Cat scan, body mold, tattoo marks and MRI. Now Dr Zelefsky and his team...
Truthfully not sure if it was the SpaceOAR that necessitated it or if they do all their placements that way. However, at consultation when discussing the procedure with Dr Z that is how it was...
PHASE ONE COMPLETE- Completed the fiducial and SpaceOAR placement yesterday without incidence. At MSKCC it is performed with IV sedation. When procedure was completed there was no pain, no side...
Well the day is almost here. Tomorrow I am scheduled for the placement of the markers by Dr Zelefsky at MSKCC. Today I am in the process of following the bowel prep instructions and following a clear...
Interesting because I didn't find my 16 core fusion guided Bx uncomfortable at all. I actually did drive home from that myself. I'm sure I'll be fine with this too....
Paxton, Mermaid, If my marker placement is being done under IV sedation is the prostatic nerve block still suggested ? Obviously in this case it would be for post op pain management rather than...
All sounds very encouraging at a time when I personally can use the boost of confidence. Having my markers placed by Dr Zelefsky at MSKCC in 10 days and then off to the races. Hope I experience the...
Thanks all for the follow-up and encouragement. I'm sure I'll do fine but it's inevitable while I wait to start questioning my decision. I see Dr Z today to sign consents and have my pre-op physical....
Happy New Year, After much due diligence and discussion of my case on this board I recently made the decision to start SBRT with Dr Michael Zelefsky at MSKCC. As a low-intermediate risk patient I was...
That statement is true but there were still two other cores that remained G7's. Six total positive cores....
NewDay- FYI.....I had two cores that were G3+4 so not all G6 as you state. Thanks for your well wishes....
Thanks to everyone ( InquisitiveOne, Paxton, Tudpock etc. ) for your support in helping me make this difficult decision. It is equally important that you support my decision and continue to offer...
Did tons more research during the week and met with my RO yesterday. I am totally convinced, all thing considered, that SBRT is the best route for me. I told Dr Zelefsky that I am ready to move...