Psa rise again

[Kimol]

Been a couple months since posting. last psa test was 7 then went to 16. Within a month. Ct scan was clear as was bone scan. Restarted zoladex 2 weeks ago.Seen oncologist yesterday and wants to wait a couple weeks and retest psa level then perhaps start zytiga and prednisone.

Thoughts on this?

[Magnus1964]

Why did you stop zoladex? If a drug is working, don't stop it.

[Kimol in reply to Magnus1964]

Not sure why the doctor did. Was on for yr.

[Magnus1964 in reply to Kimol]

I hope zoladex will still work for you. If not zytiga is good next step. Remember, if it's working, stay on it.

[Kimol]

Thanks me too...

[Tall_Allen]

There's nothing in your profile. Your PSA is rising after what treatment?

[Kimol]

Hmm not sure why profile doesn’t show!Diagnosed aug/20 with stage 4/ Gleason 9. Psa 160

Lymph node involved. Had 35 treatments of radiation and started zoladex. Psa went down to 0.03. Had last shot in may of 2021. Psa tested in dec , had risen to 7, Jan /22 it had doubled to 16.

Had ct and bone scan feb/22 and all is clear.

Restarted zoladex and oncologist wants to see how that goes and perhaps start zytiga- prednisone.

[j-o-h-n in reply to Kimol]

Copy and paste the above in your home page...

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 02/21/2022 7:53 PM EST

[Spyder54]

Kimol,If you tap on your photo icon it will take you to your main page. Click profile and enter relevant data. Click save or done (cant remember) and others will look there first to answer your question more clearly. Remember most guys here are not Dr’s., but have their own personal voyage to share. It is amazing how different treatments work for one but not the other. Some great for one, but horrible for next.

I say we are just one giant experiment, and the differentiation of each human body, along with PCa cell types is enough to be frustrating at times.

The good news is that most of us appear to be living longer with the latest protocols. If we live long enough, a cure will come along.

Best,

Mike

[cfhny in reply to Spyder54]

Thank you Mike. For those of us who are not computer/program savvy, even basic instructions or pointers can save the day!Charlie

[Spyder54]

Additionally, many US Oncologists are finding the PSMA PET Scan ( or Auximin, or Pylarify PET Scans) as better than CT or Bone Scan and a combo of both, and finding the hiding spot causing your PSA rise wher it can be zapped w SBRT or surgically removed to get your PSA back down (some call it whack a ball). Best,

Mike

[Kimol in reply to Spyder54]

Thanks 😊

[j-o-h-n in reply to Spyder54]

Thank you Mike..... re: update bio home page..........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 02/21/2022 11:05 PM EST

[Chrisbaird]

Zytiga and prednisone with 3monthly H T injections maintained my PSA at a low rating for past year good luck

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Your could ask for a PSMA Pet scan ASAP!

[SteveTheJ]

I've never taken any of those medications but if I were you I'd take the advice. If you want another medical opinion, you should certainly get one.