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Rising PSA after radiation and ADT
In August I had 20 sessions of IGRT -
Image
guided
radiation
therapy
. These are PSA levels: 0.56 (Sept 2, 2022) 1.6 (Dec 27, 2022) 5.3 (Feb 14, 2023) Should I be concerned about the rise in my PSA levels? Does it mean that the radiation treatments have failed?
In August I had 20 sessions of IGRT -
Image
guided
radiation
therapy
. These are PSA levels: 0.56 (Sept 2, 2022) 1.6 (Dec 27, 2022) 5.3 (Feb 14, 2023) Should I be concerned about the rise in my PSA levels? Does it mean that the radiation treatments have failed?
John347
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Radiation 10+ years after initial imrt
Psma detected a small area of cancer in what is left of my prostate…..psa of 20 at that time. After 3 months of eligard ,abiraterone and prednisone dropped to 0.04. MO and local radiologic oncologist are recommending a consult at MSK for tx of this area by whatever means might be the most safe and
Psma detected a small area of cancer in what is left of my prostate…..psa of 20 at that time. After 3 months of eligard ,abiraterone and prednisone dropped to 0.04. MO and local radiologic oncologist are recommending a consult at MSK for tx of this area by whatever means might be the most safe and
Tommyj2
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 days ago
QoLing on a Prayer - a year later & PSA update
https://youtu.be/oabJ6vvz0OI?si=0gy0804F3Yqkp30s It's been a year since the 14th of 28s IMRT and the PSA is https://youtu.be/J2VDEl18rgQ?si=396vEID1xVZAw8S2 and at 1.3 the last two tests 😁, the lowest in 5 years -Woo Hoo For anyone who missed the vid, here ya go: https://photos.app.goo.gl/NkXaWGSHiNYNmvM57
https://youtu.be/oabJ6vvz0OI?si=0gy0804F3Yqkp30s It's been a year since the 14th of 28s IMRT and the PSA is https://youtu.be/J2VDEl18rgQ?si=396vEID1xVZAw8S2 and at 1.3 the last two tests 😁, the lowest in 5 years -Woo Hoo For anyone who missed the vid, here ya go: https://photos.app.goo.gl/NkXaWGSHiNYNmvM57
dockam
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
12 days ago
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Eligard and loss of taste
I have been on Eligard since the end of December 2023 and finished 28 IMRT sessions for my Gleason 9 non-metastatic PC Besides the usual loss of libido, fatigue and hot flushes, I have also experienced a diminished ability to taste. I also have this change in my tongue and mouth with a yukky taste.
I have been on Eligard since the end of December 2023 and finished 28 IMRT sessions for my Gleason 9 non-metastatic PC Besides the usual loss of libido, fatigue and hot flushes, I have also experienced a diminished ability to taste. I also have this change in my tongue and mouth with a yukky taste.
7OaksTom
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
12 days ago
Platelets Dropping
Is this “normal” or any advice? Undergoing radiation since March, have 22 sessions done, 6 to go. Started Casodex in December to prepare to start Eligard in January. Radiation started in March. My platelets have been dropping. MO said could be due to Lupron and/or radiation. IMRT targets Gleason 9
Is this “normal” or any advice? Undergoing radiation since March, have 22 sessions done, 6 to go. Started Casodex in December to prepare to start Eligard in January. Radiation started in March. My platelets have been dropping. MO said could be due to Lupron and/or radiation. IMRT targets Gleason 9
Hope49823
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
20 days ago
IMRT WITHOUT THE JELL
I'm scheduled for IMRT Radistion without the jell. Doc says the jell may push cancer microscopic cells away from the prostate. He said the cancer is about to protrude through the capsule and microsopic cancer cells could be out of the capsule and did not want to take a chance of putting the jell in and
I'm scheduled for IMRT Radistion without the jell. Doc says the jell may push cancer microscopic cells away from the prostate. He said the cancer is about to protrude through the capsule and microsopic cancer cells could be out of the capsule and did not want to take a chance of putting the jell in and
woppaginny
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
24 days ago
Fatiqued and wiped out feeling
I started lupron injection 5 months ago and starting my second month on nubeqa. I am extremely fatiqued and feel wiped out all the time. No ambition to do anything. Climbing stairs is an efford have to force myself to get out of bed. Cannot sleep very well. When I get up it feels like I have not slept
I started lupron injection 5 months ago and starting my second month on nubeqa. I am extremely fatiqued and feel wiped out all the time. No ambition to do anything. Climbing stairs is an efford have to force myself to get out of bed. Cannot sleep very well. When I get up it feels like I have not slept
woppaginny
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
Barrigel is now preferred over "SpaceOAR" gel?
Consulted by video with the doctor who is supposed to install my SpaceOAR in preparation for my IMRT. His first words were "we don't use SpaceOAR gel anymore. We use Barrigel." He explains it has fewer side effects but the same radiation absorption characteristics. Here is what "UroToday" says:
Consulted by video with the doctor who is supposed to install my SpaceOAR in preparation for my IMRT. His first words were "we don't use SpaceOAR gel anymore. We use Barrigel." He explains it has fewer side effects but the same radiation absorption characteristics. Here is what "UroToday" says:
mababa
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
My treatment decisions
I want to thank this forum for men helping other men. I will list my experience in the hope it may help others. I especially want to thank Tall-Allen, whose advice and work on this forum is, to me, a truly meaningful endeavor, and when all is said and done, this is what life is about. I was diagnosed
I want to thank this forum for men helping other men. I will list my experience in the hope it may help others. I especially want to thank Tall-Allen, whose advice and work on this forum is, to me, a truly meaningful endeavor, and when all is said and done, this is what life is about. I was diagnosed
drzaius
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Prostate Cancer Network
2 months ago
hypertension due to Lupron and Zytega
I was diagnosed in 2018 psa 87 Gleason 9 3 Mets low burden invasion to Vesicles Imrt radiation that caused calcification damage to bladder neck that has been resolved by hbot . I’m still have frequent urination at nigh due to thickening of bladder wall. I use top doctor vascular surgeon at penn
I was diagnosed in 2018 psa 87 Gleason 9 3 Mets low burden invasion to Vesicles Imrt radiation that caused calcification damage to bladder neck that has been resolved by hbot . I’m still have frequent urination at nigh due to thickening of bladder wall. I use top doctor vascular surgeon at penn
fredyworks
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
Dig the low, low, low, low, lowdown! PSA Update 💙
https://youtu.be/CWW6DRscQIc?si=61otmpzO3ugAJB0D 1.7 Woo Hoo😂🤙 The lowest PSA since 01/2018 @1.3 (552.2, 633, 840.2 in 2014) 39 chemos & 28 IMRT radiation sessions What a crazy 9 yr Rollercoaster Long Strange trip it's been 🤣 I ain't complaining Ain't Misbehavin, Stormy Weather on the
https://youtu.be/CWW6DRscQIc?si=61otmpzO3ugAJB0D 1.7 Woo Hoo😂🤙 The lowest PSA since 01/2018 @1.3 (552.2, 633, 840.2 in 2014) 39 chemos & 28 IMRT radiation sessions What a crazy 9 yr Rollercoaster Long Strange trip it's been 🤣 I ain't complaining Ain't Misbehavin, Stormy Weather on the
dockam
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
I am still struggling with treatment decisions - Help please.
I am struggling to decide on my treatment. The main point of conflict is HT or not, and LDR Brachytherapy (if I am eligible - because of a previous HOLEP) or IMRT. I also wonder if I should push hard for a 10-day earlier consultation at the risk of bad feeling. I welcome advice. In the UK - Referral
I am struggling to decide on my treatment. The main point of conflict is HT or not, and LDR Brachytherapy (if I am eligible - because of a previous HOLEP) or IMRT. I also wonder if I should push hard for a 10-day earlier consultation at the risk of bad feeling. I welcome advice. In the UK - Referral
Nordman
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Helpful group
Hello All, This group has been very helpful in providing information and suggestions on PC. I was diagnosed in Sept. 23 as Stage 4, Gleason 7 with all core samples testing positive and one met to the sacrum. Just completed 28 rounds of IMRT and have been on Lupron, Xtandi and Zometa for the last two
Hello All, This group has been very helpful in providing information and suggestions on PC. I was diagnosed in Sept. 23 as Stage 4, Gleason 7 with all core samples testing positive and one met to the sacrum. Just completed 28 rounds of IMRT and have been on Lupron, Xtandi and Zometa for the last two
Jeffdanger
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Radiation and diarrhea/ GI issues/ please help
looking for other experiences with radiation. My dad just went through -4.5 weeks of radiation. I believe it was standard radiation EBRT or IMRT not sure which. It was fine at first, no side effects. By week 4 the side effects started - diarrhea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, gas. He is so uncomfortable
looking for other experiences with radiation. My dad just went through -4.5 weeks of radiation. I believe it was standard radiation EBRT or IMRT not sure which. It was fine at first, no side effects. By week 4 the side effects started - diarrhea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, gas. He is so uncomfortable
alysona828
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Which Treatment for These Biopsy Results?
I now have my biopsy results Gleason 3 + 4 ie 90% of 3 and 10% of 4 Grade 2 The consultant said it was Intermediate but at one point used the term Low intermediate. Is this latter term valid given the stats? T2a NO MO - but I am puzzled about this because although it was mostly all on the left side
I now have my biopsy results Gleason 3 + 4 ie 90% of 3 and 10% of 4 Grade 2 The consultant said it was Intermediate but at one point used the term Low intermediate. Is this latter term valid given the stats? T2a NO MO - but I am puzzled about this because although it was mostly all on the left side
Nordman
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
Stopping Lupron
Today I’ve had my next medical check. PSA still undetectable after RT IMRT/VMAT to prostate bed and pelvic floor accompanied by 24 months of Lupron. This was my third regimen after DXed in 11/2017, for more details pls refer to my bio. I will now stop Lupron, let’s see what the future will bring.
Today I’ve had my next medical check. PSA still undetectable after RT IMRT/VMAT to prostate bed and pelvic floor accompanied by 24 months of Lupron. This was my third regimen after DXed in 11/2017, for more details pls refer to my bio. I will now stop Lupron, let’s see what the future will bring.
Nusch
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
1 Year out Radiation treatment
2018, Gleason 9, family history, RP surgery. Not clear margin. PSA undetectable three years, then back knocking at the door, (.17 PSA rise 2022). BCR! PSMA scan clear. 35 IMRT Radiation treatments to surgery prostate bed, 6 months on Lupron. See my wonderful Radiation Onocolgist on Monday, Dr. Hung,
2018, Gleason 9, family history, RP surgery. Not clear margin. PSA undetectable three years, then back knocking at the door, (.17 PSA rise 2022). BCR! PSMA scan clear. 35 IMRT Radiation treatments to surgery prostate bed, 6 months on Lupron. See my wonderful Radiation Onocolgist on Monday, Dr. Hung,
rickyfish56
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Happy New Year and Update
Update: I took what I hope will be my last Lupron shot which will work until March 5 /24. I will have had 31 months of Lupron with mostly undetectable PSA. I will have had 29 months of Abiraterone at that point. Had IMRT radiation 24 months ago Both my MO and RO are interested in whether they have
Update: I took what I hope will be my last Lupron shot which will work until March 5 /24. I will have had 31 months of Lupron with mostly undetectable PSA. I will have had 29 months of Abiraterone at that point. Had IMRT radiation 24 months ago Both my MO and RO are interested in whether they have
Scout4answers
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
urinary restriction
Finished IMRT/ SBRT radiation to lymph nodes last week. Since then Ive begun have early AM restricted urinary flow - Very narrow stream. Rad Onc suggested tamsulosin or ibuprophen. MO, tamsulosin. Any work around for the early AM problem that I could take overnight? Ibuprophen has to be taken all
Finished IMRT/ SBRT radiation to lymph nodes last week. Since then Ive begun have early AM restricted urinary flow - Very narrow stream. Rad Onc suggested tamsulosin or ibuprophen. MO, tamsulosin. Any work around for the early AM problem that I could take overnight? Ibuprophen has to be taken all
kainasar
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Rickyfish56 "Introduction"
Reviewed my "Bio" and it said I needed to "introduce" myself? Mostly just read postings and try to gather information. But, here is my " introduction", family history of Prostate cancer, Dad diagnosed at 59, removed prostate old fashion slice and dice, never regained any sexual function, but alive today
Reviewed my "Bio" and it said I needed to "introduce" myself? Mostly just read postings and try to gather information. But, here is my " introduction", family history of Prostate cancer, Dad diagnosed at 59, removed prostate old fashion slice and dice, never regained any sexual function, but alive today
rickyfish56
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
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