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PSA testing - time taken to separate serum
Dear AllJust wondering if there are members who can advise on if there are defined standards on how long can PSA blood samples remain within whole blood samples before they reach the end of their shelf life? I will explain that the NHS in UK have set a standard of a max time of 16 hours between the sample
Dear AllJust wondering if there are members who can advise on if there are defined standards on how long can PSA blood samples remain within whole blood samples before they reach the end of their shelf life? I will explain that the NHS in UK have set a standard of a max time of 16 hours between the sample
Wishyouwerehere
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Prostate Cancer Network
5 months ago
Paying it forward for folks whose partner is undergoing treatment.
Hi all, Almost two years ago my beloved husband and I received an unexpected diagnosis. With a PSA of 73, he was quickly and thoroughly scanned and biopsied to determine he has Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate Cancer. Many of you know that shock and horror. As the months have gone by and we rode this unfortunate
Hi all, Almost two years ago my beloved husband and I received an unexpected diagnosis. With a PSA of 73, he was quickly and thoroughly scanned and biopsied to determine he has Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate Cancer. Many of you know that shock and horror. As the months have gone by and we rode this unfortunate
Happle58
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Prostate Cancer (stage IV) identified in January and Small Cell Carcinoma (Neuro endocrine) in liver in August. Any suggestions?
In January, my dad was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer (Acinar Adenocarcinoma Prostate) stage 4, with PSA of 687. PCa had reached bones but not other major organs. He was put on Abiraterone and Degarelix. In August, PSA test showed that PSA had dropped to 2.7 and there was decrease in size and PSMA avidity
In January, my dad was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer (Acinar Adenocarcinoma Prostate) stage 4, with PSA of 687. PCa had reached bones but not other major organs. He was put on Abiraterone and Degarelix. In August, PSA test showed that PSA had dropped to 2.7 and there was decrease in size and PSMA avidity
RindaMan
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
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Medication after pluvicto
I’ve had 5 infusions of Pluvicto. My PSA went down slightly and then went up to 20.5. I will find out later this week if I will get the 6th infusion. What meds, if any, has anyone in a similar situation received?
I’ve had 5 infusions of Pluvicto. My PSA went down slightly and then went up to 20.5. I will find out later this week if I will get the 6th infusion. What meds, if any, has anyone in a similar situation received?
JoeyDad
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
ALP rise after SBRT?
Hi, has anyone had a rise in ALP after SBRT? My procedure was end of July with ALP of 84 now 103 6 weeks later. PSA rose as they said it might from .057 to .075 not concerned yet about that. Thank you.
Hi, has anyone had a rise in ALP after SBRT? My procedure was end of July with ALP of 84 now 103 6 weeks later. PSA rose as they said it might from .057 to .075 not concerned yet about that. Thank you.
Steel67
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Recovery of Testosterone
We all have heard about how long it takes to recover testosterone after you stop ADT. You probably also heard how age affects recovery time. The older you are the longer it takes and the T may never recover. The type of ADT you take can also affect recovery time - shot versus pill. I am 78 and I have
We all have heard about how long it takes to recover testosterone after you stop ADT. You probably also heard how age affects recovery time. The older you are the longer it takes and the T may never recover. The type of ADT you take can also affect recovery time - shot versus pill. I am 78 and I have
Mgtd
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Prostate Cancer Network
5 months ago
Confused
UPDATE: April 5, 2024 Yesterday was very disappointing as my husbands PSA increased again by 183 points, last month his PSA was 1546 and now it is 1730. All his other CBC results were good. His Alkaline Phosphatase increased 6 points, last month 127 and now 133 but still in range of 40-150. Questioned
UPDATE: April 5, 2024 Yesterday was very disappointing as my husbands PSA increased again by 183 points, last month his PSA was 1546 and now it is 1730. All his other CBC results were good. His Alkaline Phosphatase increased 6 points, last month 127 and now 133 but still in range of 40-150. Questioned
MsHope
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
CDK12 gene mutation
My husband continues to be hormone sensitive but Sept. 4, 2023 he developed intense and unrelenting pain in his right mandible. The oncologist and palliative care nurse prescribed morphine and dilaudid to help reduce the pain. These pain meds are helping although he can still feel pain and gets breakthrough
My husband continues to be hormone sensitive but Sept. 4, 2023 he developed intense and unrelenting pain in his right mandible. The oncologist and palliative care nurse prescribed morphine and dilaudid to help reduce the pain. These pain meds are helping although he can still feel pain and gets breakthrough
Decktime
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
TBill
Hey guys. Glad to find this group. 81 years old- Diagnosed 7 years ago with a Gleason 9 The Onc's finally scared me into having a radical but I refused to let them take my nerves. They told me I would be gone in 5 yrs. In retrospect wish I hadn't had the radical. Info and options were very hard to come
Hey guys. Glad to find this group. 81 years old- Diagnosed 7 years ago with a Gleason 9 The Onc's finally scared me into having a radical but I refused to let them take my nerves. They told me I would be gone in 5 yrs. In retrospect wish I hadn't had the radical. Info and options were very hard to come
TBill
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
1st post-IMRT PSA = 2.1
I completed IMRT on 5/22/23. My last recorded PSA from 1/23 was 4.31. My 1st PSA draw on 8/22/23 came back 2.12. I've read and have been told that PSA doesn't go down immediately with radiation, unlike surgery, and can take up to 2 years to hit its nadir. The RO NP was happy and pretty much said that
I completed IMRT on 5/22/23. My last recorded PSA from 1/23 was 4.31. My 1st PSA draw on 8/22/23 came back 2.12. I've read and have been told that PSA doesn't go down immediately with radiation, unlike surgery, and can take up to 2 years to hit its nadir. The RO NP was happy and pretty much said that
EJC61
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Prostate Cancer Network
9 months ago
Friend in need of help
A very close friend (82 years old) was admitted to the hospital on New Years eve with severe back and Chess pain. After tests, scans, MRI and blood tests he was diagnosed as follow: PSA 3882 up from 7.6 the prior year. stage 4 prostate CANCER (T3/T4) that has metastasized to his spine, lesions
A very close friend (82 years old) was admitted to the hospital on New Years eve with severe back and Chess pain. After tests, scans, MRI and blood tests he was diagnosed as follow: PSA 3882 up from 7.6 the prior year. stage 4 prostate CANCER (T3/T4) that has metastasized to his spine, lesions
old64horn
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
PSA Risen in Last 6 months
Have been on here a week ago, explaining that my husband (who was diagnosed 10years ago) has now been diagnosed with Gastroporesis, so not eating much due to constant nausea and vomiting. We are due to see his Urologist in 2 weeks time, so had the dreaded PSA blood test. It had been almost undetectable
Have been on here a week ago, explaining that my husband (who was diagnosed 10years ago) has now been diagnosed with Gastroporesis, so not eating much due to constant nausea and vomiting. We are due to see his Urologist in 2 weeks time, so had the dreaded PSA blood test. It had been almost undetectable
Hidden
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
Inherited aggressive pc
Dad diagnosed mid 60s after emergency admittance as he couldn't piss, had prostate removed and radiotherapy, presumably to pelvic area etc. but not sure, he died 15 yrs later with advanced pc. Brother had psa of 10 at age 59 and dre revealed some abnormality, biopsy revealed pc and he had 20 sessions
Dad diagnosed mid 60s after emergency admittance as he couldn't piss, had prostate removed and radiotherapy, presumably to pelvic area etc. but not sure, he died 15 yrs later with advanced pc. Brother had psa of 10 at age 59 and dre revealed some abnormality, biopsy revealed pc and he had 20 sessions
pd63
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Prostate Cancer Network
9 months ago
dropped bicalutamide added Zytiga
lupron and bicalutamide for one month. PSA dropped 300/33 testosterone dropped 650/20. Then another month of treatment.(no PSA yet ) Five days ago stopped bicalutamide and added Zytiga. Sexual interest/function seems to have returned. Is this coincidence or an issue with meds?? Good news bad news
lupron and bicalutamide for one month. PSA dropped 300/33 testosterone dropped 650/20. Then another month of treatment.(no PSA yet ) Five days ago stopped bicalutamide and added Zytiga. Sexual interest/function seems to have returned. Is this coincidence or an issue with meds?? Good news bad news
pj1121
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
BRACA 2
I received my 1st dose of Pluvicto 2 weeks ago and have had a severe pain flare since then. I am wondering if anyone else had a PSA in the 1500’s with extensive bone Mets before starting as well as the BRACA 2 gene??
I received my 1st dose of Pluvicto 2 weeks ago and have had a severe pain flare since then. I am wondering if anyone else had a PSA in the 1500’s with extensive bone Mets before starting as well as the BRACA 2 gene??
BRACA2
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
11 days after 1st Lupron jab-no side effects
It's been 11 days since my first Lupron jab, (1-month dosage) and I am not feeling a single side effect. Not only that, I didn't feel the injection in my hip, nor any soreness afterwards. Nothing. No Casodex. No flare. When I went for the jab my PSA was 10.6 and my T-level was 354. I'm wondering if
It's been 11 days since my first Lupron jab, (1-month dosage) and I am not feeling a single side effect. Not only that, I didn't feel the injection in my hip, nor any soreness afterwards. Nothing. No Casodex. No flare. When I went for the jab my PSA was 10.6 and my T-level was 354. I'm wondering if
Hidden
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Do I need lymph node dissection?
Had LAPR in beginning of June. Prior to LARP: PSA 6.2, Biopsy: 3+4 with 40% GG4. Histology report after LARP upgraded the cancer to 4+3 with 70% GG4. In addition, Intraductal carcinoma and Cribriform morphology of GG4 is identified. (EPE: negative, SV: negative, bladder neck and lymph vascular invasion
Had LAPR in beginning of June. Prior to LARP: PSA 6.2, Biopsy: 3+4 with 40% GG4. Histology report after LARP upgraded the cancer to 4+3 with 70% GG4. In addition, Intraductal carcinoma and Cribriform morphology of GG4 is identified. (EPE: negative, SV: negative, bladder neck and lymph vascular invasion
FMOH_N
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Prostate Cancer Network
9 months ago
RISING PSA 2 YEARS POST EBRT/ADT
Two years post EBRT plus 6 months ADT. Meeting with Oncologist in a few weeks and am wondering what he is going to make of the following PSA progression. Sept 2022 - 0.29 March 2023- 0.56 June 2023 - 0.97 Sept 2023 - 1.77 Testosterone went from near zero post ADT back to 483 in Sept 2022 and
Two years post EBRT plus 6 months ADT. Meeting with Oncologist in a few weeks and am wondering what he is going to make of the following PSA progression. Sept 2022 - 0.29 March 2023- 0.56 June 2023 - 0.97 Sept 2023 - 1.77 Testosterone went from near zero post ADT back to 483 in Sept 2022 and
Waldo13
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Prostate Cancer Network
9 months ago
PSA 6.9 six years after prostatectomy but PET/CT negative?
Weird situation here. Had a prostatectomy at Hopkins in early 2018. Organ-confined but Gleason on pathology was 4+5. For a little over two years PSA remained undetectable...and then, well, I kind of slacked off the test. Stupid and reckless on my part. After a roughly 3-year interval I recently
Weird situation here. Had a prostatectomy at Hopkins in early 2018. Organ-confined but Gleason on pathology was 4+5. For a little over two years PSA remained undetectable...and then, well, I kind of slacked off the test. Stupid and reckless on my part. After a roughly 3-year interval I recently
Nittany
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Radiation
I had the standard IMRT for my pca back in 2013. I was told it was a lifetime dose. Is that true with the newer forms of radiation treatment? I am faced with starting a six dose regimen of taxotere now since ADT does not seem to be working according to PSMA scans. My psa remains at 1.8 even though the
I had the standard IMRT for my pca back in 2013. I was told it was a lifetime dose. Is that true with the newer forms of radiation treatment? I am faced with starting a six dose regimen of taxotere now since ADT does not seem to be working according to PSMA scans. My psa remains at 1.8 even though the
sillyoyster
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
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