Thanks for the advice. When our psa rises we get a little jittery. I see the URO on Thursday I will see what he has to say. Regardless of what he recommends I will make an appointment with an...
Thanks for the replies. I am 57. Overall health is good, high cholesterol, a couple of stints in my legs. Do not exercise regularly but job is physically demanding....
Old time poster here. Had robot surgery on 2-5-10, psa was undectable until 1-15-14 increased to 0.02. The following increases occurred, 1-29-15 0.04, 8-29-16 0.05, 8-15-17 <0.01 (not sure about that...
Thanks for all the input. Around 2014 they started using different labs, they started using Solstas labs and then at some point switch back to LabCorp. The last 2 years of test were done at a...
Good deal. Congratulations....
The doctor didn't seemed worried about the 0.1. Just when you think you got it made your stupid cancer says no!...
I haven't seen him yet, I go on Monday. This being an ultra sensitive test with this number what do you think that a regular test would of been?...
Yes this is only test that I have had since last year. Last year they didn't do the ultra sensitive test....
Got the results from LabCorp today for my 9 1/2 year check and they came in at 0.210. Not sure I like that number....
Hello to the old timers and to all the new people. It's sad to see all these new names here but this is a great place. I got my 8 1/2 result and still undetectable. Hang in there! Neal...
Way to go. Congratulations!...
Good deal!...
I sent you an email. I would stay with LabCorp....
Now they are done at Labcorp. I think my Uro switched at some point. I was concerned about that rise but he didn't seem to worried about it. He would not consider anything until it reached .20...
Thanks everyone. I didn't do any special diet or exercise. I updated my email Pratoman...
Got my PSA results yesterday and it came in as <0.01. That makes it 7 1/2 yrs. It was nice to hear him say when you get 10 yrs. out I don't want to see you anymore....
Mine came back in at 0.05. I will take that. Sorry to hear about that Mel....
Thanks guys. Pratoman we didn't talk about the <. He feels that BCR is not likely, but none of know us for sure what will happen. We are just going to monitor it and see where it goes....
Got my 6 1/2 year results today, it came in at 0.05. I will take it. I guess this is where it has leveled out at, first 3 yrs. it was <0.01. Sure do miss that <0.01 though. Take Care, Neal...
Give blood on Tuesday Aug. 2nd. and see the Uro on the 9th. Have had a few little bumps along the way. This a 6 1/2 yr. test....
My last test in January was 0.06 up from the previous year from 0.02. So I am glad to have this test coming in at 0.04, at 5 1/2 years out I will take it. Neal...
I will have my 5 1/2 yr. test on the 23rd. Every test until the 4th. yr. mark was <0.01 4 yr. mark was 0.02, 5th. yr. 0.06. I don't like the way it is going. Neal...
Hello everyone. Don't post much anymore but I am always checking in on the board. Just got my 5 year PSA that came in at 0.06 still in the club which is good. My first 3 years were <0.01 last year...
Go Monday to give blood for my 4 year psa and get the results the following Monday....
That's good to hear Jeff. Neal...
3 year PSA results today <0.01 as low as she goes. Hope this is some encouragement for those just starting there journey. Take care all. I'm still lurking around! Neal...
Glad your wife is doing better David. I hope things improve for you also. Neal...
Hope you get favorable results Bronson. Neal...
I go January 15th. to give blood for my 3 year test. This is the first time I went a year not being checked. Good luck to all! Neal...
Welcome to the recovery side. Like 142 said get a doughnut pillow, I preferred the oval one. Still sit on mine! Neal...
I knew you could do it!...
Hope you are a zero! Neal...
Sonny I'm sorry that Lynn has passed, but as you said she is pain free for eternity. Neal...
Thanks Raddad, TWG. In the shop (wood shop?) hope everything goes well for you. Purg I hope that things will improve for you. Thanks 142 maybe i will in a little more often. Michael sorry about your...
Close enough for 2 years and still in the zero club. Not bragging just trying to be a encouragement to others. On a more serious note, we found out a couple of weeks ago my Aunt has advanced...
I had them put in my iliac arteries 4 years ago, where fine for about a year and then they had to go back in and inflate them again. Been fine since then. Left side was 70% clogged and the right was...
Hey FloraBama, sorry you found us, but you found a nice place. I was also a 3+4=7 I had 6 positive cores out of 12, 2 cores 21%, 2 cores 80%, 2 cores 100 %. I went the surgery route and at 21 months...
I didn't see anything about (it was there -142). ...
Hello and welcome. Sorry that you need to be here. It is not a death sentence. We all know how it feels to find out that we have cancer and there are alot of emotions. You and your Dad should not...
Mel, sorry to hear about your rise in psa. I wish you all the best in your future treatments. This is a good place to let out some of that steam. Neal...
Congratulations!!! T didn't think you 2 were that old!...
I was a 3+4 7 and they only took 1 and it was clean, so he went on with surgery....
I sent an email to the NFL about how I feel about breast & Pca not getting the same attention don't know if anyone will read it but made me feel better! Maybe we should all send an email!...
Good luck tomorrow, tonight will be the worst part. Remember not to get that rubber snake hung up on anything! Neal...
Glad you guys got to get together for dinner. Purg it's good to hear that you are going to GFMPH....
Seen this on local tv here in Raleigh, maybe this will help someone that don't have insurance. http://www.med.unc.edu/surgery/events/free-prostate-screening ...
It just seems to me that some people can get away with saying whatever they want and others can't. That's my take on it!...
Hey goodlife that sounds like how we fry green tomatoes....
I'm with David on the eggplant!...
Jeff, Hope you are feeling better today. Sorry that it took longer than expected. I know you have a good care taker to look after you. Tell Pat we said hello and take care of yourself. Neal...