Other than being 81 years old, he is overweight, with knee and hip problems. He uses a walker to get around and takes pain medication...
His PSA at the time of the biopsy was 11 which is not high considering the amount of cancer in his prostate. Thank you all for responding....
I haven't been here for a long time but I just found out that a close friend was diagnosed with Gleason 9. He is 80 years old and not in very good physical condition. His biopsy report Is the worst I...
I was diagnosed with Gleason 8 back in early 2009 and had robotic surgery in 2/2009. My SA has remained undetectable for 10 years already. I didn't have have radiation after the surgery. Other than...
I had my nerve bundles removed at the age of 67. I have complete ED. I tried both Viagra, Cialis and the pump none of them really worked. Trimix did work for me but my wife wasn't interested in sex...
I'm a G8 survivor. I had the robotic surgery back in 2009 without nerve sparing which obviously caused permanent ED. Looking back, and seeing all the advances in radiation results I may have chosen...
Colin, I had a similar situation. My surgery was in Feb. 2009 and my PSA remained at <.01 for 8 years. At 9 years it came back .03, 3 month later, 0.29 and six m onth later .038. At 10 years it was...
Congratulations. Not many of us can match your results. You are blessed...
That definitely is something to celebrate and be grateful for. Thumbs up for that...
Mambo, my DX was Gleason 9 (4+5) in one node and (4+4) in another. The pathology report was similar to your to yours. I had EPE (3mm) but with negative margins. I have been fortunate especially since...
Thank you for your support. The only other possibility can be is that the lab didn't do the Ultra sensitive PSA but the doctor assured me that it was the UPSA. I repeated the question every time and...
I received amazingly good news this morning from My DR. My latest PSA test came back as .009 down from .038. I don't know and frankly don't care why the previous 2 tests were both detectable. The...
Yes i'm considering salvage radIaition if my PSA shows an increase. By the way, It was my mistake regarding the last psa, it was .038 NOT .38....
I had blood drawn yesterday at the 10 year anniversary of my prostatectomy. As you can see from my signature, my PSA showed its ugly head at 8 years(.01) and was at .038 at 9 years and 9 months. I'm...
Roger, I had good numbers for 8 years (Undetectable) and was about to stop testing when suddenly on year 9 my PSA test came at .03. A follow up test 9 month later was .038. I'll be having another...
Jazman, you and I are in the same boat. My PSA was <.01 for 8 years but on the 9th anniversary it was up to .03 and 9 month later it is .038. I'm getting another PSA test on the 10th anniversary and...
Thank you guys for your responses. I'm scheduled fro blood draw in 4 weeks followed by a visit to a radiation oncologist. I'm sure the PSA result will determine the course of action. Hoping for the...
I posted few days back that my PSA starting rising after 8 years. It is now at .038 after 9 years and 9 months. I'm seeing an oncologist next month and want to see if any one here has had a low and...
I had surgery in 2/2009 and my ultra sensitive PSA was <.01 for 8 years. in 2018 it came back as .03. My urologist is recommending that I see an oncologist because he believes it may be BCR....
Sorry for the increasing PSA. It is probably time to consult with a radiation Oncologist. I think salvage radiation is in you r future....
PSA anxiety is unavoidable, there is nothing you can do about it. I always asked the nurse to let me know the result ASAP at least it shortens the time of stress. Overtime, the anxiety will decrease...
Congratulations on being a member of the zero club. Hopefully you can forget about PCA for the rest of your life....
Prato, Happy New Year. I hope 2019 will be a good year with undetectable PSA. I think I have a future similar to yours, as you know my PSA started rising after 8 years and I may have to go thru the...
No regrets for having the surgery. The only regret is that my surgeon didn't recommended radiation soon after the surgery. As it is, My PSA became detectable after 9 years and radiation is probably...
I'm grateful for all your responses and will be asking my Uro and Oncho a lot of questions when I see them in March. Other than the rising PSA , I'm in very good health and exercise regularly. The...
Thank you all for your responses This forum is amazing. I have learned a lot from many during the last 10 years prior to my surgery. I will keep uou posted to my meetin with the Oncologist in March....
Thank you Prato, your advice is what I believe is the right way to go. I have a PSA test schedule for late Feb. I'm also schedule to see an Oncologist a week after that. hopefully the rise will be...
I was hoping never to ask this question, for 7 years my PSA was undetectable. At 9 years it measured .038 and at 9 years 9 months it was 0.038. My Uro referred me to and oncologist. I'm asking for...
I was hoping never to ask this question but 8 years after my Prostatectomy my PSA measured 0.01 and it rose .03 at 9 years. 9 months later it was .038. My Uro wants me to test again at 10 years and...
Thanks. I plan on retesting in Feb on the tenth anniversary....
For 7 years my PSA has been <.01. At 8 years it was 0.01 and at 9 years it jumped to .03. I retested 3 months later and it was .03 again and now (3 months later again) at 9 years 9 months it is up to...
A friend of mine had his prostate removed 4 years ago and his PSA has been <.05 since his surgery. He has low T and his Urologist doesn't advised him against taking Testosterone. Is this reasonable?...
Thank you all for your responses....
My brother has been fighting BHP for quite sometime and his doctor is recommending TURP. He lives in Sydney Australia as is concerned about its effect on ED. I'm posting this question hoping someone...
I have been getting the ultra sensitive PSA test at a lab used by my Urologist. The result was always <.01. Last year my Uro suggested to just have it tested by my GP when I get my annual physical...
Tall Allen, My doctor's nurse told me that it was the standard test. I always thought that the standard test cannot detect below 0.1. I'll get the real answer from my doctor next week when I see him....
I had my ninth year PSA test last week and it came out as .03. This was the first time using the non sensitive test. I don't know whether that is considered normal or if I should follow it up with a...
Hi Smara, I was diagnosed in early 01/09 with Gleason 8. I had RP in 2/09, my pathology report showed EPE but negative margins. I have had no other treatment and have been in the zero club since....
Congratulations Jerry. I'm and old timer Gleason 8 like you. In January, it will be nine years for me. I'm still in the zero club and hope to stay there....
Hello David, I joined HW in early January 2009 and remember that you were the first person to offer advice. It has been a long time but I have followed your journey and look forward to your posts. I...
Ron, I know that sometimes the side effects of treatment can be life changing but I'll never regret my decision. It has been 8.5 years since my surgery and I'm still kicking. Sure my ED is a problem...
Way to go Billy, That is a great milestone. You can probably stop getting a PSA test. My stats are similar to yours, Gleason 8, non nerve sparing. I'm at 8.5 years so hopefully I'll catch up with...
I no longer post much but I do check in occasionally. As a G8 I wanted to encourage you and give some peace of mind. As you can tell from my signature, I had my surgery in 2/2009. My PSA fluctuated...
Hal, sorry about everything you had to deal with this summer, hopefully your PSA result will be good. I'm having a PSA test in 10 days and even though I have been in the zero club for 8 years I still...
Beth, I wish I could say or do something that will make yours and Gary's life any better but, words and prayers is all I can offer. I will pray for you and Gary for peace and comfort. God bless....
Reading your post touch me in a very real way. I wish there was something I can do for Chris. I'll pray for comfort and peace for him and strength for you and the rest of your family. God bless....
Mel, I had a laminectomy (L4/L5) in early January for stenosis. It took about 8 weeks to start doing few exercises (mostly walking). Prior to surgery, I had pain on the right side just above the hip...
Terrible news about Mel, Prayers for healing and full recovery....
I had my 8 year PSA test yesterday. The nurse called me today and told me that the result was 0.01. She didn't say if there was a "<" sign infront. In the past, I always had the "<" sign and two...
I just got my 8 year PSA test result as 0.01. the nurse didn't indicate if there was a "<" sign infront of the result so I'll have to see when I see the doctor on Monday. Previously I used to have...