Hi folks, I just went for my three-month PSA reading as part of my AS protocol at MSKCC. It came back at 6.54. That's a full point down from 7.51 in February. I'm still waiting for the Free PSA...
Thanks everyone for commenting and offering insight. I spoke with my doc at MSKCC, and I've decided to split the difference -- i'm going to have my next PSA reading in three months (instead of six),...
Blackjack -- thanks very much for your reply. Your observations make a lot of sense. It's just that PSA increase of one full point in six months that caused me to take pause. It just caused a lot of...
Hi InTheShop -- thanks for your reply. The doc advised the same -- to wait for the next MRI in August, but asked about my level of comfort. I'll be speaking to the doc later on. On AS, I do my best...
Looking for some insight and perspectives here: I've been on active surveillance since August 2017. My fifth biopsy (!) revealed Gleason 6 in two cores. Here is my current info: Age 52 at Dx - 8/17...
As someone who is over 50 (53) and on AS, I believe I made the right choice (see my stats in signature), but I advise everyone considering AS to understand there will be that period of "getting your...
My AS protocol is at MSKCC in NYC. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer (see stats below) in August 2017 following a biopsy. I had had an MRI in June 2017. After diagnosis, my confirmation biopsy...
Thanks for this post as that is an issue that concerns me as well: On active surveillance (AS) but still wondering about other prostate issues. My father dealt with BPH for a long time (but never...
Thanks everyone for all the replies! This forum has been a tremendous source of information and support. I'm hoping to document as much of my active-surveillance journey here so, down the road,...
Thanks for your quick response, @Pratoman. Being on active surveillance has definitely confirmed that "my brain has a mind of its own." I think mindfulness is such an important part of the AS...
Had my scheduled appointment at MSKCC last week and received the results: PSA - 6.43, fPSA - 22%, DRE - normal. The docs stated I was still in range and I should continue with AS. As I just had a...
I've found this whole thread quite interesting and very helpful. After my diagnosis, I wasn't even sure what "mindfulness" was until @tallallen mentioned it in a few threads. I don't even know if I'm...
Good luck to you! AS can be a bit stressful, but once I started viewing AS in just six-month intervals and stopped my mind from looking years down the road into the unknown (basically a lose-lose...
I'm currently on AS per the protocols of MSKCC in NYC. With AS, for me, it's very important to practice "mindfulness" for keeping my head straight. Just focus on what you do know and enjoy life right...
I think it very much depends on one's personality, but for me: Throughout my long journey through the "jungle" of various biopsies, MRIs, and then finally diagnosis, I only shared the details with my...