Newly diagnosed with non-metastatic PCa

[tkalaf]

Family man and 63, I live in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle area).

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer this last Feb. My diagnosis:

> Biopsy reported - Gleason score of 9, aggressive in 9 of 12 samples

> Scans reported - cancer not found elsewhere. non-metastatic

My urologist presented and discussed available options. I decided to undergo a radical prostatectomy (RP). After I made this decision he mentioned a clinical trial I may qualify for. He discussed it with me briefly. It sparked interest, so he referred me to an oncologist. In addition, detailed information on the trial was sent to me.

I met with the oncologist, where we discussed in detail the trial. I agreed to the trial. After a review of medical history and lab work, I was offered to join. I am now 6 weeks into this trial: clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show...

My RP is scheduled for early June.

[AlanMeyer Moderator]

Hello,

That's an interesting looking trial you've joined. I like it for a bunch of reasons. It's being conducted at a famous cancer center, it's trying out some new and promising treatments, the new treatments are on top of a standard treatment (prostatectomy) instead of in place of it, you'll get better follow-up in both quality and quantity than you would usually get from a private practice urologist and, if the trial is successful, you'll have helped a lot of other patients who will follow you.

I think you made a good move.

Best of luck.

Alan

[tkalaf in reply to AlanMeyer]

AlanMeyer, thank you for your kind words! When I was offered this trial, I was told it would be like throwing the kitchen sink at it. The hope is that pathological studies of bio-specimens after the RP, provide good information on effectiveness of these ADT meds. working together. I have the greatest confidence in my doctors at UWMC. They and I hope this trial becomes a win/win situation, for both my longevity and research!

Wishing all good health!

[ng27868168]

tkalaf, Good Luck and let us know how everything goes.

[tkalaf in reply to ng27868168]

Thank you for your thoughts! Will do.

[tkalaf in reply to ng27868168]

... "let us know how everything goes"

Follow up information here ...

healthunlocked.com/advanced...

[Jeff85705]

Best wishes on the trial and on your forthcoming RP! Definitely looks like a good clinical trial.

[tkalaf in reply to Jeff85705]

Thank you for the kind thoughts. Wishing best of healthcare for all of us!