Hello Everyone,
I am reading this forum every day and getting very valuable information. Thank you so much. My hats off to all of you for sharing your experience and knowledge over here and providing much-needed compassion to each other.
My Case:
Age 73. First diagnosed with advanced PCA in October 2019.
Biopsy results: 5 of 12 GS 10, 2 of 12 GS 9, and 5 of 12 Benign.
PSA 3.5.
Scans Results: Only one Met Increased uptake in S1.
Genetic test: negative
My case was reviewed by three MOs and it was concluded that although I have a high Gleason score, based on CHAARTED and LATTITUDE I have low -volume low-risk disease (no visceral involvement, 1 site of bony disease). So it was recommended to follow the STAMPEDE trial.
Treatments:
1)Lupron shot every 3 months effective December 2019.
2) Abiraterone 250 mg with a low-fat breakfast
3)Radiation to Pelvic 4 weeks
Results:
04/14/20 PSA<0.03, 06/09/20 PSA<0.03, 07/31/20 PSA<0.03 & 09/30/20 PSA<0.03, 12/1 PSA<0.03, 2/1 PSA<0.03, 4/1 PSA<0.03.
Testosterone <3 ng/dl
Bone Scans: 05/02/20 & 09/02/20
Less uptake in S1. No evidence of new bone metastasis disease.
Bone Scans 03/19/2021
Tracer uptake associated with sclerosis in S1 Slightly less pronounced compared to the prior exam. There is no new focus of tracer uptake suspicious for new osseous metastatic disease.
Side effects due to ADT: Very little. No Fatigue, no hot flashes, no weight gain.
LifeStyle:
Exercise: Walking 5 miles/day + workout with a trainer
Diet: Plant-based + Fish every other day
Questions:
With these results shall I go for scans every 6 months or every year? One Oncologist says 6 months, the other says every year. How about PSA testing still every 2 months? Thank you to all of you.