PSA anxiety setting in

I'm going for my 3 months interval PSA test (8 months post surgery) tomorrow. For some reason I have more anxiety this time around than my previous 2 PSA tests. I don't feel very positive about it this time. I was hoping that PSA tests get less stressful as time goes on but, that doesn't seem to be the case for me.

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Age: 67 at Dx on 12/30/08
PSA 9/05 1.15; 8/06 1.45; 12/07 2.41; 8/08 3.9; 11/08 3.5 free PSA 11%
2 cores out of 12 were positive Gleason (4+4) and (4+5)
Negative CT scan and bone scan done on 1/16
Robotic surgery performed 2/9/09 Dr Fagin, Austin TX
Pathology report:
Prostate weighed 57 grams size:5.2 x 5.0 x 4.9 cm
Posterior lateral lesions measuring 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.0 cm showing focal capsular penetration over a distance of 3mm.
Prostatic adenocarciroma accounts for approx. 10-20% of the hemisphere.
Gleason 4+4
both nerve bundles removed,
pT3a Nx Mx, Negative margins
seminal vesicles clean, lymph nodes: not dissected
continent after 4 months
8 weeks PSA test 4/7/09 result <0.1
5 months PSA test 7/9/09 result <0.1

Ed...I dunno....my nose smells a big fat zero for you!  Hope I'm right!

Tudpock

Ed...I'm betting your score will always be a no good for nuttin ZERO kind of score.

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Age 54   - 5'11"   205lbs

Dont' worry too much, your score will be just as low as 0.0!

Best wish and GOD bless you and your family!

Jennifer

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husband 55 years young
PSA July 2009 5.5
Diagnosis confirmed Sep 21, 2009
12 Needle Biopsy = 7 clear , 5 postive
<2%, 10%, 25%
Gleason Score (3+3) 6 in all positive cores
stage T1c
Surgery or Radiation?

EdC,

Once you get PC, not sure one ever just blinks off with an upcoming PSA test. I am hoping you continue with ease in the Zero Club, you have done so well, so far.

The ill feelings are all too normal when you are in this journey. Kind of keeps you on guard, whether you want to or not. Good luck, and looking for another good test result from you.

David in SC

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Age: 57, 56 dx, PSA: 7/07 5.8, 7/08 12.3, 9/08 14.5, 10/08 16.3
3rd Biopsy: 9/08 - 7/7 Positive, 40-90% Cancer, Gleason 4+3
Open RP: 11/08, Rht nerves saved, 4 days in hospt, on catheters for 63 days, 5th one out 1/09
Path Rpt: Gleason 3+4, pT2c, 42g, 20% cancer, 1 pos margin
Post Surgery  PSA: 2/09 .05,5/09 .1, 6/09 .11. 8/09 .16
Latest: 7/09 met 2 rad. oncl, 7/09 cath #6 - blockage, 8/9 2nd corr surgery, 8/9 cath #7 - out  38 days, 9/14/9 - met 3rd rad. oncl.agree to start radiation, mapping on 9/21/9, 9/24 - mtg with uro/surg, 9/29- pre-op, 10/1 - 3rd corr. surgery - suprapubic cath/hard dialation, 10/5 - first treatment IMRT.

Ed,

You're staying with us in the Zero Club, and that's final!

Greg

Greetings, Ed.  Just had my 7th 90 day PSA post surgery.  I would say that they still create some anxiety, but it gets progressively better.  I am down to only getting a little nervous when I get to the doctors office.  It started out as getting anxious the week of the test, then the day before the test, then the morning of the test and now I'm down to just when I'm there.  It is a long 20 minutes from the time they draw the blood til they hand me the slip that says zero.  I do remain grateful to my doc for doing the test immediately - don't think I could wait days or a week after blood is drawn to get the results. 

I'm confident you will stay with us here in the zero club.  We need to keep our membership up!  Look forward to hearing good news!  David

Hey Ed,

I get anxious having blood drawn for anything! I even got woozy when they took my blood for the marriage license. A PSA test is still a stick in the vein. I won't tell you to relax.

That's why they call me---
Worried Guy

Post Edited (Worried Guy) : 10/5/2009 5:21:43 PM (GMT-6)

I've had about 7 or 8 PSA tests since surgery. Like CPA, it does get better. I still worry but most of it is the morning of the test and the 20 minutes waiting. I try to worry about tomorrow... tomorrow but I still worry.... Hang in there and try to do something fun to take your mind off of the test.

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I Know you know that worrying won't change it. Go buy yourself a toy to play with, find a good book, wqtch a scary movie. Just don't worry, it only makes it worse.

Best of luck. We'll all be waiting with you.

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Age 58, PSA 4.47 Biopsy - 2/12 cores , Gleason 4 + 5 = 9

Thank you all for your encouragement and support. This morning when I woke up, I was so nervous about tomorrow's PSA test that I had a strong cup of coffee something I had stopped since my surgery.
Fortunately, I had a church golf tournament in the afternoon and that took my mind off it. Now, watching the football game while I type is also helping. I will say a prayer before going to sleep and leave everything in the Lord's hand.

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Age: 67 at Dx on 12/30/08
PSA 9/05 1.15; 8/06 1.45; 12/07 2.41; 8/08 3.9; 11/08 3.5 free PSA 11%
2 cores out of 12 were positive Gleason (4+4) and (4+5)
Negative CT scan and bone scan done on 1/16
Robotic surgery performed 2/9/09 Dr Fagin, Austin TX
Pathology report:
Prostate weighed 57 grams size:5.2 x 5.0 x 4.9 cm
Posterior lateral lesions measuring 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.0 cm showing focal capsular penetration over a distance of 3mm.
Prostatic adenocarciroma accounts for approx. 10-20% of the hemisphere.
Gleason 4+4
both nerve bundles removed,
pT3a Nx Mx, Negative margins
seminal vesicles clean, lymph nodes: not dissected
continent after 4 months
8 weeks PSA test 4/7/09 result <0.1
5 months PSA test 7/9/09 result <0.1

Amen

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Age 58, PSA 4.47 Biopsy - 2/12 cores , Gleason 4 + 5 = 9

I share the mood with ya. My first test post HT is Wednesday. I'm not really nervous, but it's on my mind. I think you will do well. I think we both will...

21-14 Vikes so far...

Tony

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 Age 47 (44 when Dx)

Tony,

Hoping for only the best for you Wednesday test results. A big fat zero would be in order.

David in SC

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Age: 57, 56 dx, PSA: 7/07 5.8, 7/08 12.3, 9/08 14.5, 10/08 16.3
3rd Biopsy: 9/08 - 7/7 Positive, 40-90% Cancer, Gleason 4+3
Open RP: 11/08, Rht nerves saved, 4 days in hospt, on catheters for 63 days, 5th one out 1/09
Path Rpt: Gleason 3+4, pT2c, 42g, 20% cancer, 1 pos margin
Post Surgery  PSA: 2/09 .05,5/09 .1, 6/09 .11. 8/09 .16
Latest: 7/09 met 2 rad. oncl, 7/09 cath #6 - blockage, 8/9 2nd corr surgery, 8/9 cath #7 - out  38 days, 9/14/9 - met 3rd rad. oncl.agree to start radiation, mapping on 9/21/9, 9/24 - mtg with uro/surg, 9/29- pre-op, 10/1 - 3rd corr. surgery - suprapubic cath/hard dialation, 10/5 - first treatment IMRT.