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PSA moving way too fast .
My prostate was removed 2002 at which time my PSA went to -0 . Five years later it came back and since than it kept on going up very slow till 2020 when I had COVID-19 which almost killed me . As soo as I started feeling better my PSA went from 12 to 25 in a very short time . I do check it every six
My prostate was removed 2002 at which time my PSA went to -0 . Five years later it came back and since than it kept on going up very slow till 2020 when I had COVID-19 which almost killed me . As soo as I started feeling better my PSA went from 12 to 25 in a very short time . I do check it every six
Bowmaster
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
liver biopsy- what does it mean.
Oncologist doctor ordered the biopsy last year but never really explained it. He only said that the cancer was caused by the prostate cancer. Which was a good sign. Immunohistochemical stains demonstrate tumor cells are positive for NKX3.1, PSA, TTF-1 and focally for CK20, while negative for CK7
Oncologist doctor ordered the biopsy last year but never really explained it. He only said that the cancer was caused by the prostate cancer. Which was a good sign. Immunohistochemical stains demonstrate tumor cells are positive for NKX3.1, PSA, TTF-1 and focally for CK20, while negative for CK7
MouseAddams
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
WooHoo💙 Made my 552.2 mile goal to mark the 9th year cancerversary 🤙
552.2 miles on 10/13/23 to mark my 9th year with #stageivpca when the PSA was 552.2 on 10/13/14 Old data said only 28% chance of 5 years I'm still standing "Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid" https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ZJiU4efqCdhWueJ6
552.2 miles on 10/13/23 to mark my 9th year with #stageivpca when the PSA was 552.2 on 10/13/14 Old data said only 28% chance of 5 years I'm still standing "Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid" https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ZJiU4efqCdhWueJ6
dockam
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
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Unexpected Dive in PSA
Was diagnosed with Gleason 7 (4+3) in June. PSA was initially 19.76 in April, went up to 21.78 in May to confirm first high PSA, retested again in August at 19.39. Started taking Orgovyx on 9/11 and began IMRT (37 fractions, 70-78gy to prostate, SIB boost to 85-90gy) on 9/28. Had my PSA checked again
Was diagnosed with Gleason 7 (4+3) in June. PSA was initially 19.76 in April, went up to 21.78 in May to confirm first high PSA, retested again in August at 19.39. Started taking Orgovyx on 9/11 and began IMRT (37 fractions, 70-78gy to prostate, SIB boost to 85-90gy) on 9/28. Had my PSA checked again
805guy
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Prostate Cancer Under 60
10 months ago
Conflicting MRI vs PSMA scans
Well it appears that the radiologist who did my MRI was overly cautious. The report said I had a met on my left pelvis, one on my right pelvis, one on my sacrum, additional cancer in my prostate region and sclerotic foci in my pelvic region. Traumatic. We followed that up with a PSMA scan 10 days
Well it appears that the radiologist who did my MRI was overly cautious. The report said I had a met on my left pelvis, one on my right pelvis, one on my sacrum, additional cancer in my prostate region and sclerotic foci in my pelvic region. Traumatic. We followed that up with a PSMA scan 10 days
icanwintwice
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
If I heard this 5 years ago, I could have saved my life
https://youtu.be/poTcAm_rknw?si=9O_0hI3jjP0Mkz5c The headline is: If you have a psa over 1,(under 50y/o) or 1.5 (over 50y/o) demand routine psa tests to watch, despite the “standard clinical normal range” of 0-3.9. Something is wrong and it’s not ok to go home and think everything is ok. I had 3
https://youtu.be/poTcAm_rknw?si=9O_0hI3jjP0Mkz5c The headline is: If you have a psa over 1,(under 50y/o) or 1.5 (over 50y/o) demand routine psa tests to watch, despite the “standard clinical normal range” of 0-3.9. Something is wrong and it’s not ok to go home and think everything is ok. I had 3
No_stone_unturned
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Fight Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
PSA Test
Hello everybody Where can I find good information about the readings on PSA tests. As I have posted earlier, my husband had the prostate removed, developed a rezidiv after 5 years, was treated with Proton (based on Hydrogen) radiation in Heidelberg January this year. PSA went down from 0,8 to 0,3.
Hello everybody Where can I find good information about the readings on PSA tests. As I have posted earlier, my husband had the prostate removed, developed a rezidiv after 5 years, was treated with Proton (based on Hydrogen) radiation in Heidelberg January this year. PSA went down from 0,8 to 0,3.
Grommi
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Go-forward Treatment Plan
First of all, I've been an avid reader of this forum over the past 2 years, and wanted to express my gratitude towards the amount of knowledge everyone has been sharing on this site. My father (62 y.o., very healthy) was diagnosed with aggressive PCa (Gleason 9, PSA 58) in Sep 2021, and underwent RALP
First of all, I've been an avid reader of this forum over the past 2 years, and wanted to express my gratitude towards the amount of knowledge everyone has been sharing on this site. My father (62 y.o., very healthy) was diagnosed with aggressive PCa (Gleason 9, PSA 58) in Sep 2021, and underwent RALP
sixmongoos
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
PSA 9 , age 66 , is there an alternative to biopsy ?
My friend’s PSA went from 5 to 9 in 8 months . He asked me if there is an alternative to biopsy . I told him that there may be something new since I last had a biopsy in 2009.
My friend’s PSA went from 5 to 9 in 8 months . He asked me if there is an alternative to biopsy . I told him that there may be something new since I last had a biopsy in 2009.
PBnative
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Delayed Lynparza (Olaparib)Reaction
I started Lynparza (Olaparib) on 5/19 (PSA 172). By 7/5 (+7 weeks ) my PSA was 222 and it was decided to discontinue the drug, get a port, and prepare for chemo. At the first chemo appt on 8/10 (+12 weeks), the blood test showed that my PSA had fallen to 194. The general literature says you evaluate
I started Lynparza (Olaparib) on 5/19 (PSA 172). By 7/5 (+7 weeks ) my PSA was 222 and it was decided to discontinue the drug, get a port, and prepare for chemo. At the first chemo appt on 8/10 (+12 weeks), the blood test showed that my PSA had fallen to 194. The general literature says you evaluate
OhioGuy2
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
ED & zero libido
Three years on from diagnosis and nearly three year of no sexual function. A big loss between my wife and I thought we don’t really talk about it. My GP prescribes viagra but without the desire, little effect. Also given a pump but something makes me resistant to try it. Having said all this I have
Three years on from diagnosis and nearly three year of no sexual function. A big loss between my wife and I thought we don’t really talk about it. My GP prescribes viagra but without the desire, little effect. Also given a pump but something makes me resistant to try it. Having said all this I have
FortyWinks
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
I wonder if anyone knows why or has experienced a rise on PSA level (from 70 to 274), 6 months after radiation therapy (VMAT x 26 sessions)?
Before and after radiation therapy, dad was taking Bicalutamide 50 mg and Alfuzosin50 mg together with a quarterly Leuprorelin injection. This month (October), after receiving his Leuprorelin injection, Urologist advised to stop taking Bicalutamide as it is no longer effective due to hormone resistance
Before and after radiation therapy, dad was taking Bicalutamide 50 mg and Alfuzosin50 mg together with a quarterly Leuprorelin injection. This month (October), after receiving his Leuprorelin injection, Urologist advised to stop taking Bicalutamide as it is no longer effective due to hormone resistance
Iloveyoudad
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Use of CDB 10 mg pills
I am currently on 12 mg prednisone and 20 mg methotrexate a week for PsA and maybe PMR. I have heard that taking CDB can help with relaxing, sleeping and general feeling down due to the way this illness makes you feel. Is this safe?
I am currently on 12 mg prednisone and 20 mg methotrexate a week for PsA and maybe PMR. I have heard that taking CDB can help with relaxing, sleeping and general feeling down due to the way this illness makes you feel. Is this safe?
Seal49
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PMRGCAuk
10 months ago
Retzius sparing techniques during RALP
Dear All,Since I live on the other side of the pond then we have a very different health service structure but irrespective of that fact I am very interested in the views of the forum on the cancer treatment which is available to me and how others may have found it. My story: father and brother both
Dear All,Since I live on the other side of the pond then we have a very different health service structure but irrespective of that fact I am very interested in the views of the forum on the cancer treatment which is available to me and how others may have found it. My story: father and brother both
Wishyouwerehere
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Prostate Cancer Network
10 months ago
Just joined the club no one wants to be a member of in April 2023 - can Gleason 9 be cured ?
Doc says that our goal is a cure despite the fact that I am a Gleason 9 with Decipher score of 1 , the highest for metatastic spread. (PSMA PET was negative.) The highest my PSA has ever been was 5.48 in December 2022 and it dropped to .09 with Testosterone of 14 in August two months after a shot of
Doc says that our goal is a cure despite the fact that I am a Gleason 9 with Decipher score of 1 , the highest for metatastic spread. (PSMA PET was negative.) The highest my PSA has ever been was 5.48 in December 2022 and it dropped to .09 with Testosterone of 14 in August two months after a shot of
68Guitar
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Need help please
Last year I was on MTX 10mg and folic acid 5mg six days a weekend apart from hair loss was ok with it. Then I had a skin cancer on my neck and subsequently had it removed the same week three days after last MTX dose. Unfortunately my wound became infected within 48 hours and stitches dropped out and
Last year I was on MTX 10mg and folic acid 5mg six days a weekend apart from hair loss was ok with it. Then I had a skin cancer on my neck and subsequently had it removed the same week three days after last MTX dose. Unfortunately my wound became infected within 48 hours and stitches dropped out and
Hustler
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NRAS
10 months ago
Psa doubled in less than a month
I had 10 infusions of Doxytaxel. I started reading about the consequences of CDK12 and was concerned that since I have this mutation doxy was not a treatment of choice. After giving time for the PSA to settle I had a test which showed that it doubled in close to 3 months. In preparation for a CT and
I had 10 infusions of Doxytaxel. I started reading about the consequences of CDK12 and was concerned that since I have this mutation doxy was not a treatment of choice. After giving time for the PSA to settle I had a test which showed that it doubled in close to 3 months. In preparation for a CT and
spencoid2
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Just had My Monthly Injection of Firmagon Monthly Labs PSA is Up <0.06 to 0.09
That’s pretty modest. I’m assuming I will wait till next month to see if it goes down. Kind of stressed with this new diverticulitis and blood bowel thing AND Moving. Got results of psa after I saw My Medical Oncologist so haven’t discussed modest jump. Even with bleeding from rectum the gastroenterologist
That’s pretty modest. I’m assuming I will wait till next month to see if it goes down. Kind of stressed with this new diverticulitis and blood bowel thing AND Moving. Got results of psa after I saw My Medical Oncologist so haven’t discussed modest jump. Even with bleeding from rectum the gastroenterologist
Shorehousejam
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
I got some doubts about the know-how of my oncologist
I met with my oncologist last Friday and either I am confused or she is. I am open for both scenario. :) This post is sort of a follow-up on another I did back in August: https://healthunlocked.com/advanced-prostate-cancer/posts/149892314/need-help-in-understanding-psa-level-recurrence-after-treatment
I met with my oncologist last Friday and either I am confused or she is. I am open for both scenario. :) This post is sort of a follow-up on another I did back in August: https://healthunlocked.com/advanced-prostate-cancer/posts/149892314/need-help-in-understanding-psa-level-recurrence-after-treatment
Mascouche
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
12 months post HDR Brachytherapy
I am now at twelve months post HRD Brachytherapy (no ADT) which was done with Dr Chang at UCLA. For the benefit of the group, below are the results: Urinary bother is very modest - some slowness in the morning on some mornings, otherwise same as pre-treatment Sexual function is at baseline in terms
I am now at twelve months post HRD Brachytherapy (no ADT) which was done with Dr Chang at UCLA. For the benefit of the group, below are the results: Urinary bother is very modest - some slowness in the morning on some mornings, otherwise same as pre-treatment Sexual function is at baseline in terms
Lingbed
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Prostate Cancer Network
10 months ago
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