It is a tough call. I was undetectable for 6 years and had radiation to prostate bed and nodes at year seven when my PSA went above .03. I had some side effects but PSA has been undetectable since...
Great news....
So sorry to hear about your loss. I always read your husbands posts and new he fought the battle hard....
Great news. You and i had treatment about the same time. Always good hearing from you....
Not an easy post to read but I know he is happy to be surrounded by so much love and care you are providing....
Sorry to hear about the numbers. They are still low but increasing. I had undetectable PSA after surgery for 6 years. After being undetectable, my results went to .02 to .032 over the course of a...
I was be very disappointed. I would request retest asap. I know you want and need the ultrasensitive PSA to compare to your .02....
Fantastic news....
So sad to hear. I met Jim at the GFMPH gatherings and he was a great guy with a great sense of humor....
I don't know the answer with Medicare but I went for SRT when my PSA reached .03 and insurance covered the treatment. There was no debate or hassle with my insurance company....
David, I was wondering how you are doing. I haven't seen a post recently....
Great news. Are you going to Jeff's GFMPH gathering?...
Thanks for reporting in. Hope you get good results....
I had SRT 7 years post radical prostectemy. I ended up radiating prostate bed plus nodes. I was a Gleason 8 so we were aggressive. Side effects were stomach issues and fatigue. Back to the new normal...
Thanks for taking the time to provide an update. I hope the treatment is successful. Keep us posted....
Congrats. Great results....
8. Was 7 before surgery....
Not sure. However, I recall Tony C posting some time ago that some sinus medicine could impact the PSA....
Thanks for taking the time to provide an update. Hopefully your treatment on the depression front wil be successfull. I have been on the sight since 08 and have followed your journey and hope you are...
I can't add much more than what has already been noted above but I am eight years out from surgery and remember the bag filling quickly. I recall going to a movie about a week post surgery and had to...
Great news. I have followed your journey and you are a great role model for many. It was great meeting you a few years ago at Sonny's....
Jeff, thanks for starting this thread. I am looking forward to seeing everyone. I plan to arrive on Thursday afternoon and return early Sunday morning....
The results from uro office came back .01. Had blood drawn for physical and asked for the PSA and came back <.01. Will accept the lower number. Not sure which one is more accurate but low none the...
Good luck. I've had several taken off and they are all worrisome. They did the MOHS procedure and got it the second time around....
It sounds like a wonderful place. It is on my place to visit as I think I can get a direct flight from Houston. I hope you have a great time and expect a report when you get back....
Thanks for the update on your brother. I recall he is in construction (?) and you provided a lot of support for him when he went through his initial treatment. I think TA may be right and monitor his...
Glad to see your numbers going down. Any noticeable lingering side effects (i.e. Stomach issues)....
I had several. One was when I went to MD Anderson for my second opinion. The waiting room was huge and I sat there thinking I would never be in a place like that. The second time I had an appointment...
I would stay up on testing and seeing if PSA increases or is stable. By the way, your father is very fortunate to have such an attentive daughter watching out for him. I know he must be so proud of...
Thanks for the update. Interesting we are the same age and both of us are 8 years post surgery....
Thanks for the early post. I had to miss this year's spring gathering due to work travel. I hope I can work around for next year. I bet you have worried guy very nervous with this post. It means his...
Good for you. I recall you had a daughter on the east coast? I know it is tough leaving a job and area after so many years but understand the feelings after PC. Hope you leave with good retirement...
Great news. Hope to see you in Rochester....
Welcome back. I love Tahoe. I have gone in July to escape the heat in Houston. I remember being very cold on July 4 one year....
Thanks for the post and the update. I too have relied on TA and he was very helpful in arming me with questions I took to my doctor. Also, the studies and his contributions are immeasurable....
56, Good luck to you in whatever you decide. Like Octobro above, I pulled the trigger for SRT when my PSA hit .03. I was 6 years out from surgery and waited a year. Could I have waited longer,...
Happy to hear you made it to the event. I completely forgot about it. Assume you ran one downtown starting around 6:30. And yes, I can agree with you about the heat and humidity....
I started having diarrhea about three days into my radiation. The doctor recommended over the counter probiotics. I am not sure if they helped a lot but continue to take them. Hang in there. It does...
Congrats. Let's hope for 4 more years and more....
I know you will stress until you get the results. Hopefully, based on your stats, you will bet a good report. Have you tried a chiropractor. It may be of some help of you may have some back issues....
Sorry you have to be here It seems like you ar moving forward with your treatment ( in the Nashville area). You will receive some good advice here. Can you provide some information about yourself....
Mine were manageable. I had stomach issues and fatigue. Was back to the new normal after a few weeks post SRT. Still have some urgency issues but all is OK....
Increase in PSA year over year during regular physical....
The main reason I moved forward with SRT was the fact I was a Gleason 8. I could have waited but decided to move forward....
Thanks for the update and happy you had good results on your latest tests....
Hope it all goes well. I will say I am a fan of your doctor. I live in TX and found his email address and sent him a note asking questions before I landed on SRT. He actually took the time to respond...
Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear you have to go through the additional treatment but hope you have good outcome....
Happy to hear you are better. I would monitor and follow up with doctor if needed....
I haven't been there is years but La Jolla was beautiful. Also, ate at George's at the cove. Not sure if it still there but recall it was a nice restaurant....