Thank You so much. This was eye opening. All I've been told is surgery surgery. No options for radiation at my age. Could cause horrible outcomes down the road. Wasn't even offered a Radiologist...
Mayo has told me my best and sure fire option due to age is RP and likely of full recovery and function. They haven't even given ne other options. I've learned more on this forum...
My significant other wants me to have it done at John's Hopkins instead of Mayo. My Dr went to Abu Dhabi Supposed to come back. UT hasn't yet....
I.shoud have noted I have a yearly MRI and have for 5 years plus 2 PSA a year. Last PSA was 2.6. MRI has never shown any evidence of anything. No cancer detected. No lesions My PSA history has been 2...
So I am 5 years post intumial biopsy. Had 2 out of 14 cores positives 1st time. Just had 5 year check. Still have a Gleason 6, they went transperineal this time. Had 6 out of 17 cores postive. All...
Had my 5 month PSA check under AS.... It went from 3.9 to 2.5 So Im confused how a G6 cancer, in AS, no treatment the PSA dropped? Dr seemed very pleased....
Im new here but I would have the biopsy done. It isnt all that horrible and would possibly allow you some peace of mind. Yea you probably do have PC but at 85 if its Gleason 7 or 8 etc it still from...
So Im a bit confused. Had my MRI which was another awesome experience. EndoCoil MRI. They called with the results.. The MRI DID NOT PICK UP THE CANCER ON THE SCAN... So a urologist randomly popping...
Ill be here. I read a lot of these posts... Just good information.....
So after seeing the surgeon and doing tons of research and thankful for this forum. I have entered in the AS program at Mayo Clinic. They are doing a Prostate MRI, which Im not sure what that entails...
Met with surgeon today and was a bit overwhelmed. Basically gave me 2 options. Surgery and Radiation. Said at my age Radiation was NOT a good idea. I told him I was having a hard time wrapping my...
Got them THANK YOU ...
Glad things are coming together well for you.. You and I are in similar situations and Im debating a lot of things. Keep us up on your progress. Please. Can you post your stats??...
Ive been looking for a answer to this question. Why do they test your PSA Post-Op after having your prostate removed??? Maybe Im dumb but once the prostate is removed how would your PSA increase and...
my email is under my username and I would love to see more info.. THank YOu ...
Has anyone used or experimented with Cannabis Oil?? For Prostate Cancer?...
I have a list of questions that Ive got from this board... IM SO GRATEFUL.... Im going in armed with info/questions... Hopefully my 2nd read of my slides will be complete then... Actually 3rd read. I...
Im seeing Dr Gettman on May 29th. Ive got a lot of decisions to make thats for sure. Ive got my family wanting it out. My wife is torn knowing the side effects. Im taking my time and processing and...
Yup pretty much... Do you have a email address? If you care not to share thats cool. I just didnt want to keep bumping this thread to ask a question. Ive messaged some folks already asking questions. ...
Im leaning for AS for a bit... Thank You... ...
That MSK article was spot on what I was looking for. Thank You ...
Update So I have a buddy whose wife is a Peds Urologist at Mayo Rochester where I live. We had a long convo, she read my path report. She mentioned with my report I had 2 options. AS, or removal. She...
Very sorry to hear about your Dad. How old is he??...
Not sure this changes anything but my volumn was 42... Guess its large 2. I read normal was 15-30?...
I just keep thinking, 43 years old, good lord.. But just reading the responses has eased my mind. Im going to look into sending my info to Dr Epstein. Get a 2nd opinion. Then go form there. I TRULY...
thanks, yea its a "take your breath away" moment for sure. LOL... My dad had the diagnosis at 51, they made him lose weight first, did some seed thing, then did the big surgery a number of years...
Is it wrong for my head to be racing with crap?? Its like I want it out...But the risks to someone my age at 43 could be huge... Thanks... I will keep updated... This board since I found it have...
So Story.. Father had PC at 51. Ive been getting tested since 40... PSA Levels 40-2.1 41-1.9 42-2.2 43-3.8 Did 2 weeks Cirpo nothing changed. Biopsies sucked. Dr is gone for a week so I just had them...
Yes sir, thats exactly what my plan is. Im calling monday and asking for a upload of my results.My hospital has a Locum for Urologist. Hes been there for 3 years but travels to Florida to visit his...
Thank You... Waiting game till the 8th of May... So we will see. Upon DRE was found to be normal. PSA went from 2.2 to 3.8 in a year. So I was told this is being cautious...
Cant say it was the most awesome experience. But I really didnt feel much other then the ultrasound device which was rather, terrible. I did hear them say my volumne was 40?? I didnt understand that....
Is the PHI something I can request and most Urologists are Open to? This is a route I would prefer to go before a biopsy I would think. Ive been reading up on it and its seems to be a newer test but...
Thank You.. Appreciate the feedback....
So my father had PC at a younger age (51). My Dr started doing DRE and PSA tests at 40. My PSA at 40 was 2.1. At 41 it was 1.9, 42 is was 2.2 and this year at 43 it was 3.8. Each year a DRE was...