Prostatectomy

[Bobbythefish]

I had mine removed in July last year and my PSA has gone up because some cell's were left in if I have radiotherapy will it kill the cells

[Aussiedad]

Hi,

Certainly, the theory is that radiotherapy inhibits any remaining cancer cells from proliferating and destroys those directly in the treated area which is the bed of the prostate. I had a radical prostatectomy and asked for implants of Zoladex ( Goserelin Acetate - goes by slightly different brand names in different countries) before during and after the radiation - it was not the recommended treatment then but I persisted and was given it. Studies were done and now it's the recommended treatment.

PSA started to go up after radiation and now on three monthly injections of Lucrin. (Originally a space between the injections - to extend the period that Lucrin is effective). Now on continuous three monthly injections because PSA started going up.

Try and have a nuclear scan using the PSMA PET-CT but specifically the latest which is a Gallium 68A, i.e., a labelled PSMA PET imaging. (The radioisotope is produced on site using a fully automated radiopharmaceutical synthesis device). The Gallium 68A picks up cancer in the cell walls down to 2 microns - the previous scan types such as the Choline based one only picked up down to 5 - 10 microns.

You normally have a DEXA bone scan also which picks up any bone metastases.

Cheers, Aussiedad

[Aussiedad]

p.s.

You might like to try Astragalon 8 (Thompsons in Australia make a combination batch in capsule and liquid form ... use the capsules - much more convenient. (You can purchase on the web if it's not available locally).

Astragalon has been used in China for centuries and a large reputable hopsital in Japan doid a double blind study (best type) where they put everyone in a very large hospital on Astragalon 8 ... the results were spectacular. All patients taking Astragalon 8, regardless of their reason for being in hospital, were out of hospital well before those taking the placebo.

Astragalon boosts your immune system so go for it and keep active, change to a Mediterranean type diet, maintain your social life, take up new interests and remain positive and happy in your outlook - being gloomy and negative depresses your immune system.

You have one life so make sure that you do everything you can to make the most of it and live one day at a time in the best way possible and 'Live it up'!

Cheers, Aussiedad

p.s. I research everything ... I have mentored PhD students in BioMedicine at Uni