Fred, nice post. Wishing you more low numbers in the future....
Welcome Patrick and glad you’re doing well. Having been as active as you have been prior to surgery will be a big help in your recovery process. It’s unfortunate that urologists frequently don’t...
BD, Congratulations on a great outcome. Nice to have PC in the rear view mirror. I think a lot of us have our PCP take care of routine PSA scripts with our normal health checks. Wishing you...
Wayne, Thanks for posting as it’s always nice to hear great news. We all learn from one another’s experience....
SBRT is effective and convenient but not as readily available as more common types of beam radiation. It does require specialized equipment and training to deliver it properly. I do believe that it...
Bob, .64 looks good. My guess is the .15 was still influenced by the Lupron . How are the side effects from the RT? My next PSA is due and I’ll be 42 months post SBRT (monotherapy). My urinary...
Great results Halbert. Wishing you continued success going forward. I’m finding spinning (cycling) classes at the local YMCA a great way to exercise. I find the social aspect of group exercise...
I know a lot of guys are willing talk about ED; but, I have several close friends and a couple of relatives that have had prostatectomy that have been comfortable enough to share the fact that they...
Hi GM...sounds like a followup biopsy is long overdue. A targeted biopsy should answer a lot of questions....
Jimmy, your upgrade unfortunately places you in a totally different risk category. An immediate consult and reconsideration of your options including those at M.D. Anderson should be a priority. At...
Guitar Hunter, glad your surgery went well. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. I’ve found exercise (simply walking) to be a huge help for any medical procedure. It’s great for the body and...
My wife and I got our first shot (Moderna) January 30. Very minor arm discomfort at the injection site probably less than a normal flu shot. I think the CDC can do a better job getting these vaccines...
Thanks for posting. Your experience points out the importance of having a sound medical team. Second opinions can be critical life changing choices. Most Cancers are so much easier to deal with when...
Juan...Thanks for advocating for your Dad. With a PSA that high it appears surgery is not appropriate. Radiation most likely offers a greater chance of success and a cure. Most radiation today is...
When ever one of my Doctors says “You’re in pretty good shape for your age”; I wonder, how am I doing if my age was 50?...
Feedsack...I believe you’re in good hands at MD Anderson. I would spend as much time as possible consulting with their radiation oncologists with a focus on guided EBRT options. It’s probable that...
Initially we had difficulty going out of network with our Medicare Advantage Plan. We wanted a second opinion from Cleveland Clinic and to explore SBRT there. Our provider said that EBRT was...
Jim...Glad you found this forum it’s a great place to learn. Most treatments for a diagnosis like yours is likely to offer a great chance for a cure. However each treatment including active...
A consult at MD Anderson for sure. The best can make a huge difference. Most data suggests that the combination of radiation and short term ADT provides the best chance of a cure with the least long...
Fred, at five months post IMRT your PSA is well within the expected range. You have a prostate that’s been toasted but not removed. The cancer dies a slow death and the prostate still gives off PSA...
K9...We all understand the anxiety you feel; but, your in great hands at JH. It’s already been mentioned that a lot of activities can effect your PSA. The laboratory you use and the type of assay can...
Todd...I had both knees and a total shoulder replacement. The recovery period was tough but nothing compared to regaining my mobility and being able to sleep through the night without pain. Wishing...
Next to the loss of a spouse retirement can be one of the most difficult times in our lives. I remember how much sleep I lost struggling with the pros and cons. Just like with Urologists; investment...
Damn...when I read this thread I’m grateful for a low risk diagnosis and being able to choose a simple radiation monotherapy. PCa treatment choices become so much more complicated for intermediate...
James, your Urologist say’s your prostate does not appear large and even a TRUS biopsy will provide an accurate measurement of size. I would recommend getting a biopsy to help determine both the...
My PCP writes a script for my PSA’s and at the blood draw I request my RO and PCP receives a copy of the results. I no longer see or need a Urologist....
I hope more recently diagnosed low and medium risk guys will consider SBRT for PCa. It can be an excellent treatment having very high cure rates with very low long term side effects. The ever growing...
Glen, The double whammy of PCa and BPH is a tough one. I was fortunate to have pretty good urinary function prior to SBRT treatment. After treatment I can say my urinary function is probably even a...
Vic, good luck going forward. I too had no lingering side effects from treatment. Don’t stress over the upcoming PSA’s since it’s a marathon and not a sprint. You can tell from my post treatment...
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Yes my wife and I both feel it’s going to be safer than the associated risks of the virus. Realistically we might be in the forth group. First will be the medical community and first responders,...
Mic, Could be a lot of things including an infection in the urinary system or prostate. Getting a Urologist involved is the best first step. It’s probably time for a second biopsy to get a better...
Could be as simple as a decimal point mistake. Retest using same lab....
I spent my working life as a Process Control Engineer. I agree with Dr. Kwon and we had a saying in process control; “If you always do what you’ve always did...you’ll always get what you always got.”...
Oldbeek...Been following your posts for a long time and wishing you the best. Can’t keep an old dog down....
It sounds like your brother has had a successful treatment and has been treated long enough ago for his PSA to be relatively stable. During hormone treatment (ADT) the PSA number drops and no longer...
Yep...Typically that’s a very good number. Most successfully treated radiation guys have PSA’s of less than 1.0. Prostate Cancer is a marathon and not a sprint. It’s important to keep monitoring PSA...
For those guys who follow the forum for information on SBRT treatment for Pc I thought I’d pass on some information regarding changes in treatment at Cleveland Clinic. It’s my understanding that CC...
Vic, I elected early treatment for a small volume of G6 since my three joint replacements placed me at a high risk for infections associated with repeated biopsy. I was more concerned about the risk...
Skeeter...A great outcome. We don't hear much about Proton Therapy and it appears to be an option that more men should investigate. I looked at it briefly four years ago and my only option was out of...
Atlantic...Glad you’re here and asking questions. At age 43 you have a lot longer to potentially live with the side effects for whatever treatment you select. I do not support the axiom that young...
A very few Urologist may be money driven; however, I think the majority are simply not well informed. I believe the older more experienced ones just practice as they always have. They practice what...
@ Buddy...None of us would choose eIther. Some things we simply cannot control. This is a novel virus that we continue to learn more and more about each day. Typically medicine makes it’s greatest...
Buddy your correct some children and teachers will contract the virus. How many of us refuse treatment for our cancer because of the side effects? We simply try to figure out what is the best...
“sounds like you're saying as long as NY has more deaths florida has done a good job. now check the approval ratings of the respective governors to see how the people of those states feel.” @ F8. Not...
No longer is it about right or wrong just left or right. I personally like these decisions being made on a State and district level. I also like the option most parents have regarding the choice of...
Dawg, Most guys with your biopsy results would be better served with SBRT treatment than surgery. Guys like you with poor urinary function as a result of BPH face a more difficult decision. I have...
Bob, I know I’ve seen studies regarding the effects of higher dose rates using SBRT. 36.5 guys is fairly common. Higher dose rates will result in some additional side effects; but, possibly higher...
Bob...You and your experience has contributed significantly to this forum. I’m certain that newly diagnosed men will benefit greatly from this thread. Thanks....