I'm 64, was diagnosed in Oct. 2017 with Gleason score of 6, and PSA 5.8, I have been on AS. PSA was gradually going up and up. Had blood work done June 6th 2023 for a shoulder surgery and PSA was 15.3 had a PSA test done on July 24th 2023 for fusion biopsy (scheduled for July 31st 2023) and it went up to 18.3 (1 month jumped 3 points). I take 2 tamsulosin 1 in the am and the other before bed to help with urinating. Anyone else
Not sure what's going on?
Has anyone had the same thing happening?
You also need to consider doubling time not just PSA level. Take a look at this podcast.
healthunlocked.com/active-s...
…and then you cannot use PSA measurements that are taken with testosterone is either going up or going down. Those values don’t count. So it’s important to know which PSA points to take what time frame. Then see what your doubling time is. Less than 15 months is a concern but I don’t know what yours is. See this podcast at Min 15;45 may also help you manage your case with the three examples given. They go through a complete lifecycle of the disease. I found it very helpful.
“Min 15:45; PSA doubling time – how, when and under what conditions should PSA measurements be used to calculate PSADT…key to knowing the rate your PCa is progressing (affects PCSM mortality).”
I've been in AS for three years. Gleeson 6, stable PSA 2.9
Came across this great forum today & this Ivermectin study.
nature.com/articles/s41419-...
Very interesting & even though I'm stable I'm considering self prescribing the same method as this forum poster.
Now on Active Surveillance
Contrast MRI vs biopsy
My dad was just diagnosed, initial PSA of 236 (tips?)
Hello, am I on the right track with AS?
