My Jeff had labs and a palliative care appointment.
We are still reeling from the brain mets diagnosis, but I’m grateful to report that his pain is still reasonably managed. I’m typically the most vocal in his palliative care appointments as I strongly advocate for Jeff. As we waited for the doctor, I mused I had nothing to complain about.
The lab work results started rolling into the portal. While I have a few results I specifically look for, PSA is at the top of my list. We usually know PSA levels, max, within 2 hours after blood is drawn.
Hour after hour passed and no PSA. I ultimately thought Jeff’s oncologist inadvertently forgot to order.
Labs were at 1:30 at 8:04 p.m. Jeff texts me, “OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!”.
(I have no idea what took so long, but PSA was finally in.)
Jeff: OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!
Me: What? Is that good or bad? You’re scaring me.
Jeff: Just go look at the portal. Do you have tissues?
Me: ok …. I’ll go look.
Also Me: OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭
💥 PSA LEVELS DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY!!! 💥
PSA = 45.3 ☀️ This is the lowest its ever been!
It’s hard not to feel extremely hopeful with these results. Jeff has been on Zytiga/Prednisone since 8-10-2021. It definitely appears to be working!!!
PSA History:
950 - Dec 17, 2020
317 - Jan 26, 2021
254 - March 2, 2021
237 - March 16, 2021
345 - April 6, 2021
398 - April 28, 2021
387 - May 18, 2021
467 - June 9, 2021
476 - June 30, 2021
310 - July 15, 2021
45.3 - August 26, 2021
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🙏Thank God ! you both need good news. Thanks for sharing this? I’ll keep praying for improvements. Pain being better is another plus. Let the PSA drop more. Stay strong! 👏🏼👏🏼🙏
After 5.3 years. I've learned not to get to high,or to low. Yes I have Mets ,yes its advanced with limited options, so yes, I know how you feel. Psa was up up up, now down last I checked but who knows I. Playing golf tomorrow and attending high school reunion thats what focused on.
Congratulations! We know the feeling. We've taught ourselves not to look at results until appointment morning. Brian's PSA started at 1,600 in late 2017. Went through initial chemo, Zytiga, down to .2. Became resistant it went up to 12. Went on Xtandi . Up to 29. Is back on IV chemo every 3 weeks. After 4th round, his PSA dropped for the 1st time to 22! It's working!!
Blessings to you both and enjoy it while its here! 🙏🌻💕
The other tom petty song to go with that....running down a dream......if jeff can go chase one......cuz its good to be king...glad to see his psa drop...bw
Stephanie, I am so happy to hear this encouraging news in Jeff’s prognosis. Your love and commitment to Jeff and his health, I think, probably struck a chord with many on this site. I know it did with me. Wishing you and Jeff all the best in this challenging path. -Don
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