I want to update my information and see if others have similar results for their advanced prostrate cancer as mine listed below and what they feel the best course of action more importantly is there anyone with the same or similar stats that have kept this beat at bay for many years and can provide some advice and reassurance. As I stated in my original post scared to death and have recently started diazepam for trouble sleeping and being depressed... but also need something during the day as I do have pity parties for myself and break out crying at times begging for comfort from my faith in the God. It's been a struggle to find any joy in the past few months.
My original clinical diagnosis was at age 47 (2012) I was diagnosed with advanced prostrate cancer - so I have been living with this SOB for about 6 years thus far.... My first treatment was a radical prostatectomy. This lowered my PSA levels to nearly indictable but NOT indictable ever. In 2016 my PSA levels rose and was sent to see a radiation oncologist by my urologist. I was told I should begin radiation for 7 weeks form April 2016 to May 2016 approximately. That did lower my PSA for about a year to nearly indictable taen every 3 months) were: .06; .10; 0.50 and then most recently in November 2017 1.41.
I received call from urologist office telling me the information - I was devastated... but the nurse who called explained that my urologist would meet with me in a week and likely start me on ADT therapy probably Eligard according to her but didn't want to answer any of my other questions or concerns.
My initial readings were: GLEASON 4 + 4 =8/10 - LEFT LATERAL APEX 20% with robotic prostatectomy bilat NS disease appeared organ confined grossly. Excellent Anastomosis NVB appeared preserved bilat FINAL PATH = MARGIN NEG GL 7 WITH Tertiary 5/5.
So, for those who may have similar circumstances based on that data and timeline.... what in nearly 2018 is the best most aggressive way to treat this recent rise experienced in PSA to 1.41? Should Eligard be the treatment or now to try and lower PSA - any doctors or suggestions as to how best to attack this? Is there anything you can also ask your primary doctor or urologist that they can prescribe to take during the day to help with the depression and worry so that one can focus and move on with life to some extent? Thanks so much for anyone who replied to my original post I just wanted to provide more detailed information as since joining a week ago I have found great advice, those who have uplifted my spirits and especially stories of those living with the disease for many years and still hanging in there and battling like champions and winning the battle up to this point. I pray and am thankful and grateful for all the love that people show each other for the most part on this site. Thanks.