more than 6 mos. PSA?

[Ben2]

Suggestions? Had Gleason 8, PSA 10.3, T 2C 2 1/2 yrs. ago. Radiation & hormone therapy (10 mos.) Sincwe then my PSA has remained 0.1. Doing PSA every 6 mos. and see urologist. Should I get scan? which ones? or stay w/ my program until I see PSA make significant rise?

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Hi Ben,

Probably not the right question to ask us laymen about medical advice, but my take is - if insurance will pay for it, or you are anxious and can afford, then by all means, go for it. In any event, a question to ask your urologist, not us.

Glad you appear to be doing well.

[jgmcbride]

I agree with hankm's post. Seems as if things are under control. Just leave it to your urologist.

[Break60]

.1 is a good thing. I'm no doc but as long as it's stable I would just monitor it . Count your blessings!

Bob

[herb1]

My understanding is that with a psa of 0.1, it's very unlikely that any scan, (CT, TcBone) will show anything. Usually need a psa of 2 or greater for these. Some of the newer, fancier MRIs might see something at <2, but still not at 0.1. Rest, enjoy life, and keep getting psa!

herb

[Ben2 in reply to herb1]

Thanks for taking time

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It doesn't have to rise significantly any time soon.Take great care of yourself. I also have been in treatment over 2 yrs Just had 2nd yr. testing for the test drug Tak -700 another ADT drug.The testing is good when you are a patient of the test.My test were all clear by the way.I can't ask for more than that after stage 4 non -op , P. C. Tumors blocked urethra , kidney failure.I thought I was gone.You can keep this thing at bay for yrs, and live a fruitful life.If your P. S. A. Isn't rising ,ride the tide and stenghthen yourself any way you feel fit..Don't worry,! Easy to say,hard to do. Have faith ..

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So the important test that I had chest Ct pelvic Ct nuclear bone scan and a bone density scan. Bone scan for P. C. And density checking for Osteoporosis .These are what they say we have to look out for..I lost 10% bone density in 2yrs..At that rate I'm thru..EExersise the one thing to help bone strength.,and everything else.Your life is changed now. That is for sure. Don't worry about what "Might" happen.if you do that too much you could cause those things that you fear to happen. Enjoy you status and live..