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Cavernous Tumor & Rising PSA
His
PSA
shot up quickly to 17.6 in a week. He starts radiation for the tumor today for two weeks and Monday we meet with the oncologist to discuss Plan B. They are concerned his sodium level is very low so he can’t drink much fluids.
His
PSA
shot up quickly to 17.6 in a week. He starts radiation for the tumor today for two weeks and Monday we meet with the oncologist to discuss Plan B. They are concerned his sodium level is very low so he can’t drink much fluids.
Izzygirl1
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Accuracy of PSMA PET scan?
His
PSA
at dx was 13. In the "wives" group I'm a part of, I keep hearing about men who showed no spread on PSMA scan, but went for surgery and had positive lymph nodes, bladder neck invasion, perineum etc.
His
PSA
at dx was 13. In the "wives" group I'm a part of, I keep hearing about men who showed no spread on PSMA scan, but went for surgery and had positive lymph nodes, bladder neck invasion, perineum etc.
Adendino
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Provenge Underway
We also reviewed
PSA
history during and post Pluvicto, 3.2 prior to start, 7.2 after fourth treatment and now 24 at six months post treatment. Both my onco’s said
PSA
is not as important as scan when on Pluvicto and that Provenge will not bring
PSA
down.
We also reviewed
PSA
history during and post Pluvicto, 3.2 prior to start, 7.2 after fourth treatment and now 24 at six months post treatment. Both my onco’s said
PSA
is not as important as scan when on Pluvicto and that Provenge will not bring
PSA
down.
Pmann
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
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how soon after starting orgovyx can one test PSA levels.
Doc has written to do a
PSA
test after 4-6 weeks but I wanted to do it sooner just to check that this generic version of relugolix is being effective or not. When is the soonest I can get
PSA
tested to get a fair idea that the medicine is working.
Doc has written to do a
PSA
test after 4-6 weeks but I wanted to do it sooner just to check that this generic version of relugolix is being effective or not. When is the soonest I can get
PSA
tested to get a fair idea that the medicine is working.
Tinkudi
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
24 days ago
Pancreas problems after RT for prostate
My
PSA
levels have dropped and progress seems OK. I have also had M.E. and fibromyalgia for over 25 years and, as part of that, IBS. Since starting the hormone therapy and radiotherapy I became more and more constipated and my tolerance of foods (especially hi fibre) increasingly difficult.
My
PSA
levels have dropped and progress seems OK. I have also had M.E. and fibromyalgia for over 25 years and, as part of that, IBS. Since starting the hormone therapy and radiotherapy I became more and more constipated and my tolerance of foods (especially hi fibre) increasingly difficult.
Nomojo56
in
Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
3 months ago
Enzalutamide (Xtandi): Start at half standard dose to extend efficacy time span?
In 2022
PSA
started rising to 3. New PSMA scan in April 2023 showed 3 new metastasis near the prostate and
PSA
up to 5.4. Started Xtandi 160 mg/di in April which pushed
PSA
back down to <0.1 but ALT liver enzyme up to 560 (ULN 59). This forced stopping Xtandi for 4 weeks until ALT was down to 69.
In 2022
PSA
started rising to 3. New PSMA scan in April 2023 showed 3 new metastasis near the prostate and
PSA
up to 5.4. Started Xtandi 160 mg/di in April which pushed
PSA
back down to <0.1 but ALT liver enzyme up to 560 (ULN 59). This forced stopping Xtandi for 4 weeks until ALT was down to 69.
KGU1
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
My trajectory after a "vacation" and a new metastasis
As a result, my
PSA
was undetectable for 2.5 years, and in 9/21 I was put on a "vacation" from treatment. Then
PSA
started to rise: 2/28/22 0.03, 4/5/22 0.06, 6/7/22 0.13, 8/8/22 0.26, 10/25/22 0.50, 11/29/22 0.55, 12/24/23 0.72, 3/27/23 0.78.
As a result, my
PSA
was undetectable for 2.5 years, and in 9/21 I was put on a "vacation" from treatment. Then
PSA
started to rise: 2/28/22 0.03, 4/5/22 0.06, 6/7/22 0.13, 8/8/22 0.26, 10/25/22 0.50, 11/29/22 0.55, 12/24/23 0.72, 3/27/23 0.78.
Istomin
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Update: PSA after IMRT
He then ordered an early
PSA
test, and when it came back at just .12, he was okay with my getting off the bicalutamide. Now it is 3 months later, and he ordered another round of
PSA
and testosterone tests.
PSA
is now .24, while T dropped a bit from 297 to 273.
He then ordered an early
PSA
test, and when it came back at just .12, he was okay with my getting off the bicalutamide. Now it is 3 months later, and he ordered another round of
PSA
and testosterone tests.
PSA
is now .24, while T dropped a bit from 297 to 273.
Smarks42
in
Prostate Cancer Network
9 months ago
My 73 year old dads stage 4 mastitic prostate cancer
PSA
has now risen to 320 since december and red blood cells dropped to 78, his currently due to start radium 223, if his red blood cells rise. Im worried this is going to end his life.
PSA
has now risen to 320 since december and red blood cells dropped to 78, his currently due to start radium 223, if his red blood cells rise. Im worried this is going to end his life.
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Father with Stage 4 prostate cancer in 8 bones.
His
PSA
was 137 at the time. He had asked his primary care about three years earlier for a
PSA
test and she said at his age they did not test anymore. We saw an oncologist a few weeks later who started him on bicalutamide and ran a PET scan. The scan came back with cancer in 8 different bones.
His
PSA
was 137 at the time. He had asked his primary care about three years earlier for a
PSA
test and she said at his age they did not test anymore. We saw an oncologist a few weeks later who started him on bicalutamide and ran a PET scan. The scan came back with cancer in 8 different bones.
lgutman
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Profile
So far my
psa
tests have come back undetected, but realistically I'm a T3a that had a
psa
of 6.4 when I got my RP. Also GS of unfavorable 7 (4+3). My surgeon is Dr. Correa from Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. I also just started taking Metformin and Jardiance for high blood glucose.
So far my
psa
tests have come back undetected, but realistically I'm a T3a that had a
psa
of 6.4 when I got my RP. Also GS of unfavorable 7 (4+3). My surgeon is Dr. Correa from Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. I also just started taking Metformin and Jardiance for high blood glucose.
twostrats79
in
Prostate Cancer Network
8 months ago
Revised Plot of PSA vs Testosterone: Estrogen vs Lupron ADT
Ugh...I made a BIG mistake on the previous posting! I just realized that Dr. Morgentaler had listed the Testosterone level in unusual units (
ng/mL
), not the usual units of (
ng/dL)
. So, my X-axis was off by a factor of 10. Here is the revised plot. The exciting discovery is that the
Ugh...I made a BIG mistake on the previous posting! I just realized that Dr. Morgentaler had listed the Testosterone level in unusual units (
ng/mL
), not the usual units of (
ng/dL)
. So, my X-axis was off by a factor of 10. Here is the revised plot. The exciting discovery is that the
janebob99
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
2Nd Biopsy in 3+ years of Bone Met
But now his
psa
numbers are starting to climb. (From .04- .15 in the last 3 mos.) His onc. has requested another biopsy from a newly discovered lumbar lesion (via psma scan 2 weeks ago). We are curious, in what ways will this 2nd biopsy provide info. for next phase of treatment?
But now his
psa
numbers are starting to climb. (From .04- .15 in the last 3 mos.) His onc. has requested another biopsy from a newly discovered lumbar lesion (via psma scan 2 weeks ago). We are curious, in what ways will this 2nd biopsy provide info. for next phase of treatment?
Lavender22
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Meeting with our oncologist for castrate resistance metastatic prostate cancer
He told me his dad's numbers (testosterone 39 and
PSA
2.8) are still pretty low and if it wasn't for the pain we would keep him on the Xtandi for a bit longer while the
PSA
increased. After Zytega he said we don't have many good options, given my dad's age (81) and frailty.
He told me his dad's numbers (testosterone 39 and
PSA
2.8) are still pretty low and if it wasn't for the pain we would keep him on the Xtandi for a bit longer while the
PSA
increased. After Zytega he said we don't have many good options, given my dad's age (81) and frailty.
lgutman
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Stage 4 A Prostate cancer
PSA
was 11. Has a history of prostrate cancer. Was wondering if we should get another opinion regarding getting surgery first. The dr wants to treat it aggressively. Any advice on what to expect, next steps appreciated. More Information: Hi father died of prostrate cancer as did his uncle.
PSA
was 11. Has a history of prostrate cancer. Was wondering if we should get another opinion regarding getting surgery first. The dr wants to treat it aggressively. Any advice on what to expect, next steps appreciated. More Information: Hi father died of prostrate cancer as did his uncle.
SherryKahn
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
Just had My Monthly Injection of Firmagon Monthly Labs PSA is Up <0.06 to 0.09
Now, that my
psa
jumped I am bummed, alittle nervous due to my mutations. What usually happens when there is a jump is
psa
? Wait and See…
Now, that my
psa
jumped I am bummed, alittle nervous due to my mutations. What usually happens when there is a jump is
psa
? Wait and See…
Shorehousejam
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
fatique
PSA
at diagnosis was 349 eventually dropping to 0.5 has started doubling over past 4 months and is now 4 - have had several other targeted radiation sessions on pelvis area without much success - the pain and continued fatigue one year after chemo i find very hard - i try to walk with friends as this
PSA
at diagnosis was 349 eventually dropping to 0.5 has started doubling over past 4 months and is now 4 - have had several other targeted radiation sessions on pelvis area without much success - the pain and continued fatigue one year after chemo i find very hard - i try to walk with friends as this
Nyon
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
"Pluvicto"
Has anyone doing the six stages of Pluvicto, or finished the set, found that it has dropped their
PSA
?? I will be taking my third infusion but have not done any blood work yet for
PSA
. Curious............................
Has anyone doing the six stages of Pluvicto, or finished the set, found that it has dropped their
PSA
?? I will be taking my third infusion but have not done any blood work yet for
PSA
. Curious............................
Kian28
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Is my cancer castrate resistant?
From July 2022 until now I have been on continuous Lupron because
PSA
refused to become undetectable. From July 2022 until August 2023 my
PSA
hovered around 0.3. Then, from August 1 to November 1 (today)
PSA
jumped from 0.30 to 0.80 with a
PSA
doubling time less than 3 months.
From July 2022 until now I have been on continuous Lupron because
PSA
refused to become undetectable. From July 2022 until August 2023 my
PSA
hovered around 0.3. Then, from August 1 to November 1 (today)
PSA
jumped from 0.30 to 0.80 with a
PSA
doubling time less than 3 months.
dac500
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
PSA check
He had a
PSA
check on Thursday and was just wondering how long results take to come through? All his othe tests were fine thank goodness. He was also wondering if it was too soon after having infection that he had
PSA
test done. Thanks
He had a
PSA
check on Thursday and was just wondering how long results take to come through? All his othe tests were fine thank goodness. He was also wondering if it was too soon after having infection that he had
PSA
test done. Thanks
lindyloo59
in
Prostate Cancer Network
10 months ago
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