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Just joined group, I was diagnosed with Stg 3 Prostate cancer in May, ‘15; with a Gleason score of 9/10, had a prostatectomy in Aug, followed by radiation and hormone therapy for 1 yr, prior to prostatectomy, PSA was 13 , one month after surgery, PSA was 0.04, treatment kept it at 0.008 til Sept ‘17; it is now 3.7 ug/L. Had a PSMA Pet scan , revealing mets on skull and spine, will undergo radiation, Abiraterone, Goserellin and Prednisone in Nov.

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With multiple mets on the skull and spine, you should consider docetaxel ASAP. You can follow with abiraterone after 6 cycles.

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Thanks for input, will discuss with onco, scan shows only two spots, one on skull and one on spine

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Tall_Allen in reply to MyKis

In that case, abiraterone should be fine for now.

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Jeff54

Wish well my friend bu dont forget to walk!

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Jeff54

What did you think of the hormonal therapy! This is the second time I had to do it! I found that it wasn't as bad as the first time! I also had Provenge treatment in 2012 but it did not work!

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MyKis in reply to Jeff54

This is my second round of hormone therapy too, will see how it goes

That’s a hard blow to take . Sorry for this uptick . Hope that you can lay it back to rest. I was #4 non -op,dx also 3-15 same year as you. RT &adt to date. No signs ,PSA < .004. So when I see your story I acknowledge that we all are in limbo awaiting what we all know is a most likely return and another round of fun. I pray for your success in jumping these current hurdles... Take care. Scott

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Thanks!

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I’m pulling for you!

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j-o-h-n

to MyKis, Your age, location, and who or where are you being treated? Sometimes this info is helpful to members who can advise you.

Good Luck and Good Health.

j-o-h-n Friday 10/05/2018 7:00 PM EDT

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MyKis

Im 56, a chef in Vancouver, BC. Have been advised to take time off this second time round when treatment begins in Nov.

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