in phila although 2 hr drive should be doable if important enough at least I would for better treatment. though not sure that proton is t&at much better. that's what I am trying to find out why did...
Havent posted for a while On AS and stil doin good curious about the pros and cons of proton therapy My understanding is that it is believed to be equally effect as photon it is more expensive and...
Hi have been on AS for 4 yr. If you have pattern 3(g6) the issue is whether or not there is any pattern 4 that has not been sampled. All Epstien can do is provide a second opinon on what has been...
having been Dx with low volume g6 4 years ago I have wondered about this point early on. I initially thought that why call it cancer if it is indolent, but have since changed my mind after reviewing...
really depends on youre situation and the doc an PA. If you are at a critical point you should be seeing a the doc. If it is on going monitoring the PA can be fine depending on the PA. Many PA s do a...
Thinking of both of you. Stephanie you are an incredible person. You both are an awesome pair. U are lucky to have each other. True love No experience to offer u useful advice many others here are...
At 94 he died of old age plain and simple. Hope I can reach that point and be reasonably functional. Regarding pca we don't really know if he had something that really required treatment. Nonetheless...
Afternoon all hope everyone is doing well or at least as well as expected this new year I am currently on AS, profile show the details In 4 years have really seen no chang, currently with...
Often that kind of PSA jump is due to something other than cancer. I would get another PSA test before you go to U of I this will at least confrim the number and give the guys at U of I more info....
Sorry you have a need to be here. Though you have found a good place. All member are very supportive and open with their experinces. There are several who follow carefully prostate cnacer issue and...
Hi Phil Sorry to hear bout you're DX but you found a good place Myself I am on AS And been on for 3yr The 83% number is a risk factor or probability. These numbers are probabiliybased on you're test...
Welcome to the forum sorry you have a need to be here. You will get lots of feedback here Everyone has made good points so far Psa and biopsy are consistant the mri is the outlier. Would reveiw how...
First i am perfectly in line with previous posts Get the mri and biopsy done. You apparently have a chronic condition that you need to get to the bottom of. It would not suprise me at all if it wad...
As a non expert i would agree with others that the change is not a big deal just got to look at longbterm trendline. Also might look at prostate size and get psa density but that may be overkill Also...
H Want to welome you to the forum but sorry that find a need to be here Since i am on AS cant speak fro experience from other treatment options there are othets here who would be far better than i...
JNF You make a good point on scattering. I would also add that in the pelvic are there are a lot of important tissues in close proximity that could be victims of scatter. I have laso heard that the...
I once read a paper on this which i did not save unfortunately but bbn it was informative First you do need to explore all viable option 2nd not all ins will fully cover 3rd with RT the skill of the...
Congrats cant speak regarding 4K but as far as MRI the high score just suggest suspicion and is not definitive. Its a prbability thing. None the less keep an eye on that PSA it is a bit disconcerting...
Hi Welcome to the forum Do have much to add to what had already been said But will say definitely not too soon to ask questions. You will get lots of info from well informef folks here. Can also...
Djin What is youre take on using dce on mpmri With Gd tox risk...
JJO you make a very good point which I missed regarding PSA density. PSA density = PSA divided by prostate size. average for benign prostate is 0.1 and above 0.15 is considered worth investigating....
As Djin has said from what has been identified you have low grade cancer G6 in 2 cores at low volume. IF THIS ALL THERE IS then treatment is not required. Initial recomendation should be AS but you...
O sorry for youre loss I cannot imagine whay u are going thru My prayers are with you Stay close with youre family and support each other an u will get thru this though life will not be the same Take...
Nice to hear fro well ankored fols in our crazy wacked out world. The simple thing in our lives are very important but we have to slow down to see that...
Congrats And many more to come...
Djin has got it right As a person who has worked in contract lab before can say that anytime a reputable lab reports < it means that it is below the methodologys detection limit. It is usually...
This is my pet peeve Certain EXPERTS want to blame the test rather than the decision making process. The cause of the overtreatment was not the test but the decision making process. Granted that many...
Intetesting article But suspicious of the 100% accuracy. Get suspicious when i hear claims like that In any case if they can develope a noninvasive test to measure biomarkers that correllate to...
Whst are specifics Psa,gleason score, #cores,%,and prostate size To me it does not make sense to do turp if you are considering prostate removal But of course dont know all info You have lots of...
Peakin as an analytical chemist who has a general understanding of variability and in addition being on AS monitoring PSA. that difference means nothing. You will need a trend of at least 3pt...
Only comment i have is to flag a first time poster as new to make it obvious if not already done so they can get a little exra attention. If someone post a question and doesnt get a prompt response...
Hi all havent posted in a while and appreciate the valuable inf I have gotten off this site so far Can see my sdetails in profile. to summarize I have been on AS for bout 3yr with annual biopsy and...
Just had an mri. Only difference is how things are hadled in waiting area and changing area. Only so many people allowed. Mask required and no one allowed to accompany you. Done aft major mef center...
Island time-just curious how is it you dont get social security Tod-dont know much about cost of lawyers but sure you have to be careful no doubt there are ripoffs But you also have to be careful...
I want to reiterate the point of getting a good attorney know several people who have applied several time and were rejected. They were told by SS they should qualify but were rejected Its all in the...
I think feeling better about their looks has more to do with self confidence than applying a standard of appearance I know when i was younger would was always looking impress someone and appearance...
Just finished listening and is really good-thanks for posting happy new years...
The u shaped curve on happiness is intetesting. Early 20s and late 60s probably represent times when we have low responsibilities an pressure, family and work. I am 69 and although stil work dont...
Agree witj Djin He is one of the more knowlegable and active on the forum. Youre psad suggest youre psa is from bph. Pirads3 is ambivalent. Waiting for another psa makes sense but i bet a biopsy is...
By many estimates 50 to 60% of men youre age harbor some form of prostate cancer mostly indolent otherwise we would be dropping like flies from this thing. If you continue to actively monitor this...
Other advice is spot on You dont mention youre psa or whether you had mri. Mri is important. I am on AS 3yr and 69. G6 1core 5%. Last biopsy showed g6 in another core. Guess what it was adjacent to...
Just wnat to send a note to all to wish a happy turkey day Know many of you are struggling way more than I am so I hope all the best to you also to thank all of you for sharing youre experiences it...
how can you call it stage 4 breast cancer when nothing is found in the breast-are breast cells easily identifieable in other locations can understand where small unidentifiable tumor may develope in...
both health boards and healthunlocked seem to have bladder forums but dont seem very active. I follow prostate cancer in these forum but not the bladder so not sure how useful they are with this...
I am currently on flowmax Will need catarct surgury at some time in the future bout 5 yr out Should i consider another option other than flowmax my eye doc does not think its a big issue What are the...
Phizer mrna vaccine is new technology. As far as i know no mrna vaccine out there. Risk of autoimmune reaction. So i will hold back. Other than age i am not high risk and can isolate...
With what you gave i would expect bone to show nothing. Good idea to get prostate mri and percentages informative Djin provided good info on possible future mets...
Hitime to make an appointment with another uro You are due for another biopsy and mri based on typical AS protocals Also in the meantime get another psa that kind of jump really might be something...
Welcome to the forum You have already gotten good advice So ill just say my stats were similar to youres. A nodule with a PSA of 4.3. Biopsy showed low risk G6 PCA and on active...
Covid is a serious disease which must be respected. We must be prudent but not fearful. Dont let it defer proper attention to othet medical issues Again serious that deserves respect and prudence but...