Hi Bobmars, Yes, it is definitely possible that it could be a fluke. My PSA was undetectable post-SRT (<0.01) for several tests. Then, I had a test return with a result of 0.05. I retested 10 days...
Hi JRK, I had a prostatectomy in January 2021 and was severely incontinent and lost sexual function as well. The incontinence showed improvement over the year after surgery. For example, I was using...
As I approach each regular check up since completing salvage radiation in December '21, I do so with more than a little anxiety. I am happy to report that my PSA remains <0.01. Next checkup in June....
I did not notice a change in body odor, but I did lose all my body hair, which I really didn't mind to be honest....
Hi JLR65, I had 39 salvage radiation treatments in the Fall of 2021 accompanied by a 6-month course of Lupron. My side effects were the following: 1) some relapse w/r/t incontinence but not too bad,...
Thanks, Cyclone. And yes, it does feel like an early Christmas present. Best of luck in the New Year to you as well....
Hi rtom, I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. Please take a look at my most recent post "PSA Update x2". I had been undetectable for several tests in a row this year, and then received a...
Thanks Mattam and Terry's Cellar. Happy Holidays!!...
Hi Acoustic4, Like you, my surgeon left out some areas of concern when we reviewed the pathology results over the phone back in February 2021. When I received a copy of my report in the mail, I was...
The day before Thanksgiving, I noticed that my urine was a cloudy-brownish tint for a couple of trips to the bathroom, after which it cleared up. To be safe, I scheduled an appointment with my...
Hi Taylor 1154, We sound somewhat alike so I will be a bit forward and provide a few pieces of advice, which I hope will help you. First, try to let go of what you can't control. A year ago, I would...
Thanks DjinTonic. I agree with your clarification. I wasn't suggesting any particular duration. Since there's some variability in the ADT duration question, it may be a good idea to seek additional...
Hi Taylor 1154, Sorry you are going down this road. This was exactly the path I had with rising PSA, immediately after surgery followed by salvage radiation. Coincidentally, I too had a little...
Hi Jack64, I hope you are doing well and tolerating your current course on ADT. For me, I was on Lupron for 6 months and received two injections for 3-months each. Not sure what you're currently...
Thanks everyone....
Just wondering if anyone has information regarding a PSA reading of <0.01. Specifically, if you achieve this result after treatment, what is the likelihood of remaining disease free in the future?...
I'll start by saying that the article resonates with me, but I can also recall a scene from the movie, Parenthood, where Frank Buckman (played by Jason Roberts) is having a heart to heart talk with...
ConfW, sorry that you and your husband are going through this. I agree with Pratoman. As long as your husband's PSA remains undetectable, there is no action needed. The key is to keep up with the...
Congrats on the test results. Enjoy the news!...
That's wonderful news. Best regards and time to celebrate another good result!...
Hi Dave, I had a somewhat similar journey. My PSA began going up almost immediately following my RP, which resulted in a 6-month course of Lupron and 39-radiation treatments. While going through the...
Wondering how others on this forum have handled the question of alcohol consumption. If you drank alcohol prior to your cancer diagnosis, have you decided to cut down or abstain entirely as a result?...
Thanks, mattam and Michael....
I am now almost eight months out from completing 39 EBRT salvage radiation treatments and almost four months out from completing a six month course of Lupron. Most recent bloodwork shows: PSA <0.01...
Hi Dave, I am 62 and had a radical prostatectomy in January '21 (Geason 3+4) followed by EBRT (39 cycles) + 6 months Lupron, beginning in October '21 when my PSA began to rise (to 0.32). By that...
Thank you all for your thoughtful comments. I am going to look into establishing a relationship with a new MO and will look into Dr. Oh. Thanks for the referral, Pratoman. Also to clarify, my overall...
Hi Everyone, I just found this forum yesterday and am impressed with the caliber and quality of information being shared. Perhaps you can offer some advice to me. Here is my case: 61 year old...