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myman
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Joined : Feb 2007
Posts : 1219
Posted 2/27/2008 2:43 PM (GMT -7)
Well, after a long week we got the PSA results today - UNDETECTABLE Yesssssssssssssssssssss!

Don's take on this: "Good! Now I can back to the State of Denial!" scool It works well for him. He's been on Lupron for 18 months now and so far so good.

Thanks so much for your support & friendship,

Susan & Don
Husband Diagnosed 11/17/05 Age: 63 PSA: 7.96 No Symptoms
2/09/06: LRP - Post Pathology - Gleason 4+3 Stage T2b NO MX
3 mo. PSA: 11.8 Stage T3a
6 mo. PSA: 18.8 Stage IV Systemic w/ distant lymph node involvement
Start HT - Lupron 3 mo. shots
12/06/06: PSA 0.8
03/07/07: PSA 0.3
PSA - Undetectable since 6/07/07

Post Edited (myman) : 2/27/2008 2:50:11 PM (GMT-7)

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Tim G
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Posts : 2454
Posted 2/27/2008 3:32 PM (GMT -7)
Three cheers for you on your undetectable PSA!  \O/ \O/ \O/  Take care and hang in there...Tim
Age 59  PSA velocity quadrupled in 1 yr (0.6 to 2.6) 

1 of 12 biopsies positive (5%) 

Open surgery June 2006 

Cancer confined to one small area Gleason 5 

PSA's non-detectable

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biker90
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Posts : 1465
Posted 2/27/2008 3:39 PM (GMT -7)
Whoooo Hooooo Susan and Don!!!!!!!!!

Great news for some people who really deserve all the good news they can get...

Go celebrate..

Love,

Jim and MaryLu
Age 73. Diagnosed 11/03/06. PSA 7.05. Stage T2C Gleason 3+3.

RRP 12/7/06. Nerves and nodes okay.

Catheter out on 12/13/06.  Dry on 12/14/06.

Pathological stage: T2C N0 MX. Gleason 3+4.

PSAs from  1/3/07 - 1/17/08 0.00. 

Next PSA test on 7/17/08

http://biker090.spaces.live.com/ 

"Patience is essential, attitude is everything."

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JCL
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Posts : 242
Posted 2/27/2008 4:09 PM (GMT -7)
So glad to hear of your good news. Congratulations!!!

Jack
Diagnosed: March 25, 2007. Age 49
Biopsy: Gleason 6. Five of twelve samples positive with <5% each. No perineural invasion seen.

Surgery: May 21, 2007
Post-op Pathology: Upgraded to Gleason 7 (3+4), negative margins, negative capsular penetration, negative seminal vesicles, lymph nodes left intact, multifocal perinural invasion, 15% of prosate involving cancer in both lobes. T2c

Continence: Out of pads at five weeks. Seven months post-op I'm fully continent.
Erections: Yes! With the assistance of Cialis.
Post Surgery PSA: Three tests, all <0.1
Family history: Great-great grandfather died from PC. My Father had his prostate removed at age 67 in 1997 and has had an undetectable PSA ever since. I was diagnosed at a much earlier age and had a more agressive cancer than my father. Go figure.

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War-eagle
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Posts : 219
Posted 2/27/2008 4:36 PM (GMT -7)
Great,great,great.

This is wonderful news.

The state of denial is OK. HAHAHA

I have been thinking of ya'll lately and here comes the good news.

Go have a party and celebrate. I will be with you in spirit.

Love, peace, and a HUGE WAR EAGLE.

Walt


Age: 54

PSA 43 7/2005

Biopsy 12/14 Gleason 7 & 9

Divinci 9/2005 - spread to bladder

HT - 10/2005 (Eligard every 6 months)

RT - 10/2005 (38 treatments)

PSA 0.12 to 1.9 2/2007

Bone Scan and CT 4/2007 Bone mets

Casodex 4/2007

Zometa infusions 4/2007

PSA 4.8 8/2007

PSA 6.34 12/2007

Radiation (15 treatments) started on bone mets 12/2007

PSA 6.72 1/2008

PSA 8.23 2/2008 - Starting prednisone for 30 days

 

Visit my journey at www.caringbridge.com/visit/walterwhited

"I will persist without exception - I will find a way where there is no way"

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Tony Crispino
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Posts : 8128
Posted 2/27/2008 5:00 PM (GMT -7)
Beautiful, What a great post. Undetectable is truly a blessing. I am not certain where the state of Denial is located but I hope he has a nice and long stay! :-) (I've hear De Nile is in Egypt)

Tony
Age 45 (44 when Dx)

Pre-op PSA was 19.8

Surgery on Feb 16, 2007

Post-Op Pathology: Gleason 4+3=7, positive margins, Stage pT3b (Stage III)

HT began in May, '07 with Lupron and Casodex 50mg

IMRT radiation for 38 Treatments ending August 3, '07

Current PSA (1/08): <0.1

I will continue HT until May '09. 

Visit my Journey at:

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tonycrispino

STAY POSITIVE!

Prostate Cancer Forum Moderator

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Doting Daughter
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Posts : 1064
Posted 2/27/2008 5:07 PM (GMT -7)
Brought tears to my eyes!!! SO nice to shed happy tears!!! Congratulations!!

Chayna
Father's Information

DX July 15, 2007

Age 62 (now 63)

PSA 5.5

Original Gleason 3+4=7 

Post Surgery Gleason- 4+3=7

DaVinci Surgery Aug 31, 2007

Focally Positive Right Margin

One positive node

Bone Scan/CT Negative (Sept. 10, 2007)

T3a N1 M0

Oct. 17 PSA 0.07

Nov. 13 PSA 0.05

Casodex adm. Nov 07

Lupon beg. Dec 03, 2007 2 yr

Radiation soon to follow

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kw
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Posts : 883
Posted 2/27/2008 5:18 PM (GMT -7)
We love 0's.

KW
    43

    PSA 5.7, Biopsy 3 of 12 positive (up to 75%) all on left side of prostate, Gleason 7

    RRP on Oct. 17, - Nerves on right side saved. All Lab's clear. 

    Cathiter in for 28 days due to complications in healing. Removed Nov. 9, 2006

    First Post op PSA on Dec. 11, 2006  Undetectable 0.00.

    ED workable and usable with Viagra.

    Feb. 20th, 2007 - Feb. 4th, 2008  Cystoscope, Two Collagen injections,Second opinion Doctor at OU Medical Center, Bio-Feedback training, Chiropractic, Accupuncture  to try to resolve ongoing incontinance (4-6 pads a day)  All PSA's 0.00.

    Feb. 4th, 2008 - Appointment with Original Dr. to discuss options and recomendation for surgical fix for incontinance.

    Feb. 22nd, 2008 - Surgery to install the AMS AdVance Male Sling.

     

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mvesr
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Joined : Apr 2007
Posts : 823
Posted 2/27/2008 5:18 PM (GMT -7)

Oh Happy day.  Great news about the zeroes.  I hope you have many more.  Take care.

Mika


age at dx 54 now 55

psa at dx 4.3

got the bad news 1/29/07

open surgery Duke Medical Center 5-29-07

never more than 2 pads

wear one for insurance now

ED still a problem

last PSA undetectable

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jetguy
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Posts : 742
Posted 2/27/2008 5:40 PM (GMT -7)

I'm very happy for both of you.  I hope for many more.  Congratulations!

Regards,

Bill


August of 2006, PSA up to 4.2 from 2.7 one year ago. 

October free and total PSA 12% free and 5.0 total.

A month, or so later, 4.7.

Late in the year decide on Image Guided IMRT.

Begin 43 treatments on January 23, 2007 and finish on March 23.

Four month post treatment PSA is 1.9.

Seven month PSA is 0.8.

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norskie
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Posts : 376
Posted 2/27/2008 7:17 PM (GMT -7)
Great news and hope for many more 0's to come in your future.

Norskie
norskie

Age 49, PSA 6.22 on 9-26-06

Biopsy 11-01-06, 2 of 13 cores 10% cancer, 2 other cores abnormal Up-dated 20% prostate cancerous

Gleason score 3+3=6 After Pathology report 4+3=7 a couple agressive Grade 5 cells found

Da Vinci surgery 01-09-07 UW Madison

Pathology Report- cancer 100 % capsual contained 1-18-07

Catheter removed 1-18-07 suffered bladder spasms Catheter reattached 1-18-07 Catheter removed 2nd time 1-24-07

1st & 2nd Post PSA Blood Test .1 and less - Undetectable

3nd Post PSA Blood Test 01-17-07 .3-Next action awaits me.

Next PSA Scheduled and meeting with Radiologist set for 3-27-08

Incontenence-Pad free since end of May 07 4 1/2 months post surgery 

ED back to 95% prior to surgery - no medication required.

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creed_three
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Joined : Jan 2007
Posts : 763
Posted 2/27/2008 7:40 PM (GMT -7)
Wonderful news Susan. A great relief and wishing you and Don all the best as you celebrate this great result. cheers, Lana & CJ :-)
Creed_three (Lana & CJ)

 

Husband CJ aged 50 yrs (49 years at diagnosis and surgery)

PSA (2002) 2.1.  PSA (2006) 3.5.  1 x (5%) core of 12 positive at biopsy. 11 cores negative. Open Radical Prostatectomy with nerve sparing, on Tuesday 17th April 2007 (Sydney, Australia).

Gleeson 3 + 4 = 7.  Cancer confined. 1st PSA 0.01 (June 07) 2nd PSA 0.02 (Oct 07) undetectable. Next PSA March 08.

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spinbiscuit
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Joined : Apr 2006
Posts : 818
Posted 2/27/2008 7:54 PM (GMT -7)
Hello Susan,

That is great news. Every time I hear the word "Zero" it's like a new lease on life. Tell Don to keep up the good work, and maybe treat him to a chocolate frozen custard cone dipped in chocolate with sprinkles. (besides BBQ; I love chocolate frozen custard cones).
Diagnosed at age 60

PSA went from 2.2 to 3.8 in 14 months

2 of 14 cores positive at 10%

Gleason 6(3+3), negative DRE, neg. margins

DaVinci surgery on 02/23/06

Last PSA 08/26/07 @ 18 months "0"

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dutchy
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Joined : Jun 2007
Posts : 75
Posted 2/28/2008 12:13 PM (GMT -7)
That's great. I'm very happy for you and your husband. And I agree that the state of denial is a great place to be! Dutchy
Dutchy's husband:

 7/6: PSA 1,946, multiple bone metastases in thoracic, lumbar spine, pelvis, bilateral ribs and proximal left tibia, 2 weeks Casodex (50 mg)

25/6: PSA 407, Lupron injection (22.5 mg) + Zometa (4 mg IV)

20/8: PSA 3,7

24/9: Started 50 mg Casodex daily

29/9: PSA 0.7

30/9: Lupron injection (22.5 mg) + Zometa (4 mg IV)

14/10: PSA 0.17

18/13: PSA 0.003, Lupron injection (22.5 mg), Testosteron 0.6

           

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Missyj
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Posts : 87
Posted 2/28/2008 1:04 PM (GMT -7)
Great news. So happy for you both. Long may it continue :))

Julia X


Age - 59

Dianosed - July 07

Gleason 8 (4+4)

PSA - 17

Bone Scan - August 07 revealed mets to spine, neck, rib, shoulder and pelvis

MRI - August 07 revealed seminal vesicle involvement

Treatment - Zolodex started on August 10th

First PSA test November 7th - 2.3

 

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GreenAcres
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Posts : 474
Posted 2/28/2008 1:11 PM (GMT -7)
That is absolutely the best news. You two are on a roll - a "goose egg" roll, that is! Congrats.

As a Pollyanna, I can understand Don's way of thinking - good for him!
Husband: Age 67
PSA had doubled in 14 mos to 4.3/Gleason 6
da Vinci 8/06 in Austin with Dr. Randy Fagin
Post surgical path shows encapsular penetration; possible bladder neck involvement.
PSAs remain undetectable; no further treatment at this time.
Next PSA: April 08

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mozart250
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Posts : 102
Posted 2/28/2008 5:11 PM (GMT -7)
Hi Susan + Don:

Great News.  Keep those zeros coming.

Now go ouit and celebrate this.

BTW the state of Denial is the state north of New Hampshire and Vermont before you get to Quebec.  Beautiful state, particularly in autumn.


52 Year Old DBA by profession; amateur pianist by passion.

June 2006:  PSA 4.6.  DRE prostate enlarged.  

Aug  2006:  Second opinion confirms first.  Biopsy suggested.

Sep  2006:  Biopsy results positive one lobe.  Gleason 3+3.

Nov  2006:  RPA performed at Fletcher Allen in Burlington VT.

Nov  2006:  Pathology report: Stage T3a and Gleason 3+4.

Dec  2006:  PSA 0.1

Feb, May  2007:  PSA 0.0 (under 0.1)

Aug, Nov  2007:  PSA 0.1

Trying my hand at blogging.

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myman
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Posts : 1219
Posted 2/28/2008 6:23 PM (GMT -7)
Hi All,

Your good wishes and extremely welcome comments added much to our already stellar day! Thank you so much.

As we continue on this path, there is always great comfort in this place of refuge. May we continue to bless each other.

Our best to each and every one of you,
Don & Susan
Husband Diagnosed 11/17/05 Age: 63 PSA: 7.96 No Symptoms
2/09/06: LRP - Post Pathology - Gleason 4+3 Stage T2b NO MX
3 mo. PSA: 11.8 Stage T3a
6 mo. PSA: 18.8 Stage IV Systemic w/ distant lymph node involvement
Start HT - Lupron 3 mo. shots
12/06/06: PSA 0.8
03/07/07: PSA 0.3
PSA - Undetectable since 6/07/07

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Cedar Chopper
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Posts : 432
Posted 2/29/2008 2:50 PM (GMT -7)
Susan,


All my best to you and Don!

CCedar!
ICTHUS!


2 Years of PSA between 4 and 5.5  + Biopsy 23DEC06 

Only 5 percent cancer in one of 8 samples.  +  Gleeson 3+3=6

OPEN R P 16FEB07 at age 54. 1+" tumor - touching inside edge of gland.  + Confined.  :)
Pad Free @ 14 weeks.  PSA: 6 mths <.003  :)   9mths <.008
:)  1 Yr <.008 :)
At 1 yr, ED treated with 100mg Viagra Often -  5 Year Colonoscopy 19FEB08:  Clear!

Texas Hill Country FRESH Produce Department Manager  - Have you had your 5 colors today?My Threads?

Cedar Chopper's Page & Updates ~ Radical Prostatectomy ~ Feb '07
"Zen and the Art of Orchestral Erectile Function"

"Zen and the Art of Symphonic Continence"

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Gordy
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Posted 2/29/2008 5:52 PM (GMT -7)
Susan-

I think you and Don know how happy I am for you and what I wish for you. Keep up the good work.

-Les
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myman
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Posts : 1219
Posted 2/29/2008 6:09 PM (GMT -7)
Cedar - you sweet man, I always read your posts. You're so kind and helpful to all. Thanks!

Les - You're right, I do know you and that you hold only good thoughts for us. You're a good friend.

Susan
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Swimom
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Posted 2/29/2008 8:21 PM (GMT -7)
Susan,

Such good news! Big hugs!

swim
 

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IdahoSurvivor
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Posted 3/1/2008 5:21 AM (GMT -7)

A big Woo Hoo shout out to Don and Susan!   tongue  

 

Definitely a time to celebrate!!!

 

Keep those zeros coming!

 

Kind regards,

 

Barry


"Idaho" ~ Barry

 

Da Vinci Surgery July 31, 2007… 54 on surgery day
PSA 4.3  Gleason 3+3=6  T2a  Confined to Prostate

1st PSA  9/11/2007   <0.04 (undetectable)

2nd PSA 12/10/2007  <0.04

My web site: http://pca-info.blogspot.com

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