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Prostate Cancer

increase in psa 7 years after seeds
Seeds for prostate cancer 7 years ago. Last year PSA in January was 0.36, in June 0.35 and now 0.4. Should I worry? Had PSA done every 6 months, is there a need to have it done more often?
Lost < (less then) sign
I am 4 years post RP (11.2.2016) and I lost less then sign last July. My doc ( men's health specialist) who is monitoring my PSA and Testosterone is always ordering ultra sensitive PSA (3rd generations). befor, it was always <0.006. Last July becomes 0.006 and yesterday it was 0.007. Neither my doc nor am I concerned about…
Prostate removed PSA at .72 after 15 years at 0.
My father had his prostate removed due to cancer 15 years ago. PSA at zero for 12 years. Started to rise slightly and now is at .72. Doc wants to do 39 sessions of radiation using RapidArc machine AND hormone therapy to reduce testosterone levels. Sited some study a few years ago that rate or recurrence after 15 years was…
Steve1961
Does anyone know anything about steve1961? He was very disappointed with his radiation results. I am wondering how he is doing now? MK
Newbie here - sharing my story
I don't know if any will find this useful, nevertheless, I thought I would share. Early in 2021 a digital exam of the prostate by my GP led to a visit with a urologist. PSA was 40+ and scans revealed Metastatic Prostate cancer. It had spread throughout my bones and a small amount into the lymph system. Time to cowboy-up! I…
skin itch and prostate cancer
I have a prostatectomy coming up in a little over a week. Recently I've experienced skin itch - no rash or other obvious cause - and it's pervasive. Covers the whole body - head, hands, feet back, chest, face. stomach etc. ...and, Lord help me, my nipples! Anyone have a similar experience? I am NOT on any cancer-related…
When to get PSA test after starting ADT?
I have been on Orgovyx now for one month and am wondering when I need to get a PSA check to see if it is actually working. How often are folks getting a PSA test while on ADT and are you also getting testosterone checked at the same time or is there a need? Thanks!
Gleason 6 diagnosis last week. 67 y/o my PSA went from 3.5 to 5.5 which prompted bx.
I had two of 12 biopsies return positive. At 15% and 18% of the core biopsy. Location was left and right lateral and one biopsy showed a high grade intraepithelial neoplasia. I don’t meet with the urologist until the end of April to go over treatment options. I suspect he may recommend active surveillance. Has anyone gone…
Site is in Stage 4
I find the 'new' Discussion Boards format unfathomable and unusable. I was using what appears to be identically formatted blog software over a dozen years ago at a religious site; apparently, CSN bought this 'off the shelf.' It is a move backward. The Lymphoma board has been essentially dead sine the new format arrived. I…
gleason score 9
I was diagnosed as of last week,with a gleason of 9 and psa of 34.Has anyone been cured at this level and if not what is the longest someone is surving with similar or even higher numbers?
Post RALP Pathology
Here's pathology after RP. Could be better, could be worse. Tertiary pattern 5 is concerning. Previous 2 biopsies showed 3+3. Procedure Radical prostatectomy Tumor Histologic Type Adenocarcinoma (conventional, NOS) Histologic Grade Gleason score (dominant nodule) 3+4=7 Percent Pattern 4 20-30 Tertiary Pattern 5 Present…
Axumin Pet Scan results
What does this scan tell us? I think it tells if prostate cancer has spread. Does it give any indication of the aggressiveness of the cancer cells? Does it give a Gleason type score?
Anyone with experience with Axumin PET scan?
will Waite for any possible responses before I tell my whole story. Doc wants me to get radiation of the whole prostate bed, oncologist mentioned it's a good probability that is the right target but no guarantee. I would like to have an AxuminPET scan but have to wait for my number to go from it's current 0.10 to 0.20…
Do I need an Axumin PET Scan?
I was diagnosed with gleason 6 prostate cancer 5 years ago. Biopsy 2 was negative, biopsy 3 was prostate (gleason 6 <5% of one core). Ready to get my 5 year biopsy. Had 2 MRI's and they were negative. Should I get Axumin PET now? (My PSA has gone up from 4.5 to about 7.4 in the last 5 years.)
still at 0.01 but
Had the last lupron treatment in May that was the 6-month shot after radiation and chemo. PSA is still 0.01 but I seem to have a lot of bone pain and I'm still having hot flashes. Is this common or should I be concerned? Thanks for any info you can provide.
Positive Colon Cancer Screening Test
All, my husband has Stage 4 prostate cancer. After radiation therapy for the tumor in the prostate and for lesions in his bones plus being on Xtandi and Lupron, his past 3 PSA tests have come back with non-detectable levels. That is good news! His primary care doctor wanted him to take the Cologuard (colon cancer…
Decision Time RP or ADT/HDR/EBRT
After waiting 8 weeks for my MRI Fusion biopsy the results are in and not great mostly Gleason 9 (4+9) and one Gleason 9 (5+4). Have Bone Scan and CT Thursday and Friday of this week. Hoping it hasn't metastasized but concerned. I have appointments set up at Memorial Sloan Kettering with Medical Oncologis, Radiaiton…
prostate biopsy interpretation - my take is that prostatectomy is called for
Below is my most recent MRI guided prostate biopsy results. I am in my late 60's and relatively healthy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pathologic Diagnosis Malignant neoplasm of prostate [C61] - primary. A. Prostate, right lateral base, biopsy: Prostate tissue with no significant…
Gleason 6
I was diagnosed with Gleason 6 last January (2021) after a TURP surgery. 82 prostate chips were sent to the lab from the TURP with 1 sample showing cancer. Since then, I have had an MRI and Biopsy with both coming back clear. I am 56 and doing Active Surveillance. My last 3 PSA's have come back between 1.0-1.3. My…
Vaccine 90 percent effective
Great news today. The best since February. I am celebrating. Pfizer's vaccine is 90 percent effective. The other vaccine making companies are using the same ingredients. Stay safe for the next few months. I am celebrating
Recent diagnosis
Statement: Good Morning. I am 66 Y.O. male diagnosed 10/21. PSA 4.67. Biopsy revealed 1 positive sample out of 12. Gleason Score 7 (3+4) 6% involvment of sample. Stage T1C. At this point my Radiology Dr. had suggested Active Surveillance. We were still waiting on one final result. Upon receiving the results of a decipher…
Support group in Denver metro?
I'm a prostate cancer survivor looking for any support groups in the denver metro area. I would like to talk (face to face) with other prostate cancer survivors one to one or in a group setting.
Orgovyx & 2nd generation hormone therapy
Has anyone here had experience with the new pill Orgovyx? Do you know if it is compatible with Zytiga or 2nd generation drugs? My husband is Gleason 9 and nervous about the Lupron side effects so even though side effects look to be the same he is considering Orgovyx. The radiation oncologist says whatever he wants to use…
Long time member - PSA Check
Had prostate removed via Da Vinci Robotic 12-29-09. Last check Nov of 2021 (12 year mark) Non-detectable. Hurray for my surgeon team and me! FYI, My profile enumerates my path with this cancer. God Bless everyone! Randy
Knocking on Prostate Cancer Treatment Door
So I was diagnosed with high volume Gleason 6 in February 2020. I had a 3TMPMRI in March 2021 (only PIRAD-2 mentioned). Yesterday I had another 3TMPMRI and they found a lesion in the peripheral zone: in left posterior lateral and lateral peripheral zones extending from the apex of the base. This lesion measures 1.2 x 0.4 x…
PSA
Well, I always like sharing good news. I had my annual PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test for Prostate Cancer yesterday. I had my prostate removed 4 years ago. My recent PSA test is <.04 ng/mL. Anything under <.1 ng/mL is considered undetectable. Obviously, I am still in remission. Since being diagnosed I have always…
Wrong Dosage of Lupron Depot
I started Lupron Depot injections 3-month dosages August 2019 for 2 years (one was pre brachytherapy procedure, total of Nine 3-month injections) Pre mistake, sleep was disrupted most nights to less than before and afternoon power naps no longer exist once it was in my system after about 6 weeks. Severe adverse reaction of…
Radiation Proctitis Odor 6 years post radiation treatment
Diagnosed with Proctitis Emeritus and Radiation Proctitis January 2020 and 2022 respectively. Uncontrollable anal discharge with putrid odor. I am trying diet logging eats and smell relationship. Does anyone have any ideas as to controlling or stopping odor?
Biopsy 2nd Opinion: Better, but it's still RP time
To review: I'm 67, have been on Active Surveillance since April 2018 when my first biopsy found one of 12 cores with about 10% of 3+3 Gleason score prostate cancer. Third biopsy in December 2021 came back with one of 12 cores with 22% of 4+4, quite a change. Immediately went into battle mode, deciding on RP surgery - but…
Confused about PSA Number
I had an RP in 2017 and my PSA has since then been <0.1. Last October (2021) the PSA changed to 0.04 and the doctor was concerned that the cancer may be comimg back. This month February 2022 my PSA again tested 0.04. I'm confused because isn't 0.04 less than 0.1? Isn't that a lower score? Thank you

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