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SOC & PSA
Three months post RT, my RO ordered a non-ultrasensitive
PSA
test with a lower limit of "<.1". I see posts of folks considering an increase from .02 to .06 a
PSA
doubling - obviously which would not be observable with my
PSA
test.
Three months post RT, my RO ordered a non-ultrasensitive
PSA
test with a lower limit of "<.1". I see posts of folks considering an increase from .02 to .06 a
PSA
doubling - obviously which would not be observable with my
PSA
test.
SCreader
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Rising PSA on ADT
Prostatectomy 2015, Gleason 4 + 3. 31 external radiation tx, ADT (Zoladex) 2015-17, post nadir Oct 2017 rising
PSA
until Jan 2022. Degarelix for 8 months. Two months after end of Degarelix
PSA
rising rapidly (doubling time 5 weeks). Started ADT (Zoladex) Feb 2023.
Prostatectomy 2015, Gleason 4 + 3. 31 external radiation tx, ADT (Zoladex) 2015-17, post nadir Oct 2017 rising
PSA
until Jan 2022. Degarelix for 8 months. Two months after end of Degarelix
PSA
rising rapidly (doubling time 5 weeks). Started ADT (Zoladex) Feb 2023.
MGBman
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Final lap?
Oncologist moving away from
PSA
monitoring to responding to my symptoms That will need a cognitive shift. I’m starting the discussion about end of life care with GP so that things are ready to go.
Oncologist moving away from
PSA
monitoring to responding to my symptoms That will need a cognitive shift. I’m starting the discussion about end of life care with GP so that things are ready to go.
FortyWinks
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
15 days ago
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Mortality Probability after first PSA rise vs non-castrate testosterone levels (low vs Normal)
At 5 years after first
PSA
failure, the prostate specific mortality rate is about 7% for normal T, versus 58% for "Low" T. That's a huge difference, which only gets larger with longer time. The paper also reports that the
PSA
doubling time is 2.8 months for Low-T and 10.6 months for Normal-T.
At 5 years after first
PSA
failure, the prostate specific mortality rate is about 7% for normal T, versus 58% for "Low" T. That's a huge difference, which only gets larger with longer time. The paper also reports that the
PSA
doubling time is 2.8 months for Low-T and 10.6 months for Normal-T.
janebob99
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Looking for support in supporting my husband
He had his
PSA
tested in January which was 41.4 with repeat
PSA
on 1/22/2024 48.5.
He had his
PSA
tested in January which was 41.4 with repeat
PSA
on 1/22/2024 48.5.
Smmac15
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
29 days ago
Best alternative PET for PSMA negative PCa
His
PSA
was undetectable but is now rising (3+) but PSMA-PET was negative, even in the prostate - implying PSMA non-avid cancer. What would be the best non-PSMA PET scan for him?
His
PSA
was undetectable but is now rising (3+) but PSMA-PET was negative, even in the prostate - implying PSMA non-avid cancer. What would be the best non-PSMA PET scan for him?
Vynbal
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
Rising PSA with little shown on PSMA PET
My
PSA
came down to, IIRC, 0.42. I wrapped up chemo in Nov 2018 and that held well enough until the beginning of 2020, when he put me on Nubeqa. That took my
PSA
down to what I considered an impressive 0.04.
My
PSA
came down to, IIRC, 0.42. I wrapped up chemo in Nov 2018 and that held well enough until the beginning of 2020, when he put me on Nubeqa. That took my
PSA
down to what I considered an impressive 0.04.
velobard
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
When to Commence ADT and/or Androgen Blocking Therapy?
The details are provided below but my question is: At what ultra-sensitive (LabCorp)
PSA
level is it advisable to consider commencing ADT and/or androgen blocking therapy such as ERLEADA? Routine screening at age 60 (2017 ) flagged my
PSA
at 4.0.
The details are provided below but my question is: At what ultra-sensitive (LabCorp)
PSA
level is it advisable to consider commencing ADT and/or androgen blocking therapy such as ERLEADA? Routine screening at age 60 (2017 ) flagged my
PSA
at 4.0.
Biochem
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
Flare
His
PSA
went up to 1600. Doctor said other blood work was to be expected. I researched surged in
PSA
and found this, The
PSA
flare is a well-known phenomenon. The post chemotherapy increase in serum
PSA
could reach more than twice the baseline value.
His
PSA
went up to 1600. Doctor said other blood work was to be expected. I researched surged in
PSA
and found this, The
PSA
flare is a well-known phenomenon. The post chemotherapy increase in serum
PSA
could reach more than twice the baseline value.
MsHope
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
A 4 Year Journey
In May 2022 my
PSA
began to steadily rise from undetectable for past 2 years, to 0.10 over a 2 month time period. Had 20 sessions of radiation to the prostate bed (aka-fossa) without ADT in August/September 2022 . My
PSA
was again undetectable until May 2023, when it rose to 0.19.
In May 2022 my
PSA
began to steadily rise from undetectable for past 2 years, to 0.10 over a 2 month time period. Had 20 sessions of radiation to the prostate bed (aka-fossa) without ADT in August/September 2022 . My
PSA
was again undetectable until May 2023, when it rose to 0.19.
lockerroombuddy
in
Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
1 month ago
Recurrent prostate cancer at 5 months after radical prostatectomy, with psa up to 0.2. PSMA and MRI negative. Now on Leuprolide and Nubeqa.
Even though my
PSA
is 0.01 on the meds, i worry about metastasis. Not sure if incontinence may improve more with time. Still doing Kegel exercises. Any ideas?
Even though my
PSA
is 0.01 on the meds, i worry about metastasis. Not sure if incontinence may improve more with time. Still doing Kegel exercises. Any ideas?
Chipichape1
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 hours ago
Life I LOVE you, All is Groovy
PSA
at 0.5, the Lowest since 12/29/2017 https://youtu.be/NogJp7hqTdU?si=Ztk65V2vbVVg48Pu I be: https://youtu.be/paXUR4q2cC0?si=rQLB-PAiDtyuoWVW Cuz: https://youtu.be/etviGf1uWlg?si=CiCH6Ek0ZGqYi7dN Imma also https://youtu.be/Hz2Cv6Zb9a0?
PSA
at 0.5, the Lowest since 12/29/2017 https://youtu.be/NogJp7hqTdU?si=Ztk65V2vbVVg48Pu I be: https://youtu.be/paXUR4q2cC0?si=rQLB-PAiDtyuoWVW Cuz: https://youtu.be/etviGf1uWlg?si=CiCH6Ek0ZGqYi7dN Imma also https://youtu.be/Hz2Cv6Zb9a0?
dockam
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
PSA Rising
Gleason 4+3...Post surgery
PSA
was 0.01. Positive margin (1 millimetre).
PSA
has risen from 0.1 to 0.06 in 24 months. Doctor says I should do nothing. Until it hits 0.2. Next test is June 2024. Any advice will be appreciated.
Gleason 4+3...Post surgery
PSA
was 0.01. Positive margin (1 millimetre).
PSA
has risen from 0.1 to 0.06 in 24 months. Doctor says I should do nothing. Until it hits 0.2. Next test is June 2024. Any advice will be appreciated.
Whatnext2019
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Some news….
I will soon have 3 years of treatment with Erleada and 3 years and 6 months of Enantone
PSA
undetectable since taking Erleada, my oncologist is considering a therapeutic break at the end of the year, I don’t know what to think of this proposal.
I will soon have 3 years of treatment with Erleada and 3 years and 6 months of Enantone
PSA
undetectable since taking Erleada, my oncologist is considering a therapeutic break at the end of the year, I don’t know what to think of this proposal.
graal05
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
15 days ago
Am i catastrophizing over my results
I’m a little confused over my situation.After Cyberknife treatment and two years on ADT with a constant
PSA
of 0.02 post treatment .My
PSA
started to rise and at 4.1 approximately I had a PSMA scan my second .i also had one 3 years previous to that and both were clear .
I’m a little confused over my situation.After Cyberknife treatment and two years on ADT with a constant
PSA
of 0.02 post treatment .My
PSA
started to rise and at 4.1 approximately I had a PSMA scan my second .i also had one 3 years previous to that and both were clear .
Walliam
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Saxon clinical trial
After Radiation treatments my
PSA
was undetectable until July 2019. It rose to 3.9 in January 2020. Pet scan found a spot on my pelvic bone. It was radiated in January 2020.
PSA
went down to 0.3 in July 2020. In November 2020 it rose to 0.6 and 0.8 in February 2021.
After Radiation treatments my
PSA
was undetectable until July 2019. It rose to 3.9 in January 2020. Pet scan found a spot on my pelvic bone. It was radiated in January 2020.
PSA
went down to 0.3 in July 2020. In November 2020 it rose to 0.6 and 0.8 in February 2021.
58Willys
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
ADT IS DONE. NEXT?
Monitor testosterone and
PSA
how often? 2 or 3 months?
Monitor testosterone and
PSA
how often? 2 or 3 months?
rfgh20
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Barry
fellow warriors, diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer 15 months ago have been on adt 6 month injections plus xtandi both have stoped working had radio therapy on my back last month for leg pain, now have numb chin pain have refused radio thetapy on head and chemo therapy, my gleeson score is 8 my
psa
fellow warriors, diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer 15 months ago have been on adt 6 month injections plus xtandi both have stoped working had radio therapy on my back last month for leg pain, now have numb chin pain have refused radio thetapy on head and chemo therapy, my gleeson score is 8 my
psa
littlemount
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
20 days ago
Improving Symptoms with Rising PSA
If prostate symptoms [i]
(less urinary frequency/less urgent urination/finally can sleep through night)
[/i] are improving, but
PSA
is increasing
(from 10 to15)
over last few years where at
10
MRI was negative, what does kind of pattern indicate or suggests?
If prostate symptoms [i]
(less urinary frequency/less urgent urination/finally can sleep through night)
[/i] are improving, but
PSA
is increasing
(from 10 to15)
over last few years where at
10
MRI was negative, what does kind of pattern indicate or suggests?
back2health
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Dexa scan
I have just had a repeat dexa scan, and the radiographer took the time to question me about PMR and
PsA
.
I have just had a repeat dexa scan, and the radiographer took the time to question me about PMR and
PsA
.
Jooster
in
PMRGCAuk
24 days ago
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