Been a few years since I have popped in. Had my 5 year psa which came back undetectable. I have no urinary issues and do ride the daily tadalafil train. Thankful for a skilled surgeon and accurate...
Hey everyone Had PSA draw last Friday. Up from last November where I was <.01. This weeks report showed <.04. Appointment with the Urologist on Friday May 8. I've not had a Decipher Genetic test....
November 7 is my one year anniversary of RALP. Had my one year PSA test this week and still undetectable. I’ll take that news every time. Stay strong gentlemen....
My insurance is covering the 5mg daily generic. My monthly copay is 13.00. I get a 10mg dissolvable tablet from a compounding pharmacy as a booster when I need it. Those I pay for directly. I think...
Awesome news!! Congrats....
They discussed a six month hormone treatment if my psa moved otherwise they were good with just doing radiation. Jmadrid I had positive margin at Apex which was where my tumor was located. Surgeon...
I can't remember what I posted where. I have had two PSA tests since RALP on Nov 7. Both <.001 which is awesome. Oncologist and my urologist are still recommending I complete ART due to the pathology...
Dman was nickname friends gave me in elementary school from Daron. It was also my first AOL user ID. I use DerwoodIndy also nickname from bewitched and I live in Indy....
Awesome news! Congrats Gramps!...
As a follow-up I sent an email to Epstein at Johns Hopkins about the Intraductal designation on his report. He responded within an hour which I find amazing. He said the designation was for the tumor...
Soooooooo I had my slides sent to Epstein after RALP on Nov 7. His findings were all similar with the exception of the diagnosis of Intraductal Carcinoma of the Prostate. Can’t find a whole lot about...
Sac still a bit on the large side but much improved....
Matt, make all the jokes. Cath came out today. I’m still dry so maybe that comes later? Path report not as good as I’d hoped for but also not surprised given the location of the largest tumor....
Hi everyone RALP was last Wednesday. Surgery was 3.5 hours and unremarkable according to the two surgeons. I got a picture of the offending gland after removal. That was at my request. My urologist...
No matter where you go... there you are. --Buckaroo Banzai...
Thanks everyone. Had no idea you could order your own test. It really is for my own curiosity to see if diet, exercise, weight-loss have affected the number in any way....
I am exactly three weeks out from surgery on Nov 7. A couple of questions. I asked to have a PSA pulled right before surgery, more for my own curiosity as to what the number is before they let the...
Awesome news....
You have to roll with it. I started down the pilot path as well. I look back at the choices I have made and whatever they were, have led me to where I am now. Life is a roller coaster....dispatch,...
Appreciate the comments. Daron...
I think the ribbon should be white but that is just my twisted humor....
After having meetings with two ROs, several surgeons, the MD on staff at my employer, the head of IU Health Cancer Center, we have decided on RALP. Surgery is scheduled for Nov 7 and will be done by...
Served his country with more integrity than most. Though I disagreed with many of his positions, I never doubted for a second he loved this country. Thank you for your service and rest in peace....
Kathy I am very sorry for your loss. Please be in peace knowing you were there for him. Daron...
Epstein results came back. G8 (4+4) was downgraded to G7 (4+3) 30% G7 (4+3) was downgraded to G7 (3+4) 30% G7 (4+3) was confirmed 30% Sample that had no score was changed to G6 (3+3) 5% Met with my...
Scream away...you have to have a release. This is what is great about this community. Everyone circles around and supports no matter what the need. Daron...
These are my favorite threads!! Great news and i will raise a glass. Cheers Daron...
Friday August 3 I had a bone scan and Urogram with and without contrast. Bone scan was clean...as expected. Results from CT are below. Nothing odd other than the comment about a lymph node. I see the...
Sahm's is good local food! You were right in my back yard. We live in the neighborhood behind the Meijer store across the street. As always thanks for everyone's input. I have a binder started to...
Talked to the doc today by phone. He is sending slides to Hopkins and has ordered a bone scan. Said that I will require an aggressive treatment but it is not urgent. He plans to discuss all options...
I live on the Northeast side near I69 and 96th street. Currently seeing a doc with Urology of Indiana....
Thanks everyone. So much good info here. Reading so many different experiences is helpful. Daron...
Definitely will not be scheduling anything at this visit. He has been my regular Urologist for the last year since this little journey started. The group he is part of has a fairly extensive list of...
Artemis biopsy procedure on July 20. Results are below. Two 4+3 and one 4+4 and one there was not enough cells to grade The first number at 4 has me concerned. I see the doc (UroOncologist that...
Thanks Tall Allen. I am anxious about the results. Sometimes Google is not your friend....
Hello again My PSA jumped from 5.4 to 8.48 during my annual physical in May. Urologist ordered an MRI. The results are below. My doctor's wife had a baby so my appointment with him to go over the...
Thanks for the comments and perspectives. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Daron...
Hi everyone First, thank you for all of your information, perspectives, advice, etc. This forum has been the resource I had been looking for. I have been lurking for a couple of months since my PSA...