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Question for my father
I had my prostate removed 2 years ago at MSK and have recovered well with a still undetectable
PSA
. I’m writing for advice on my 91 yo father. He was recently found to have bone metastases throughout his skeleton.
PSA
is in the 70s.
I had my prostate removed 2 years ago at MSK and have recovered well with a still undetectable
PSA
. I’m writing for advice on my 91 yo father. He was recently found to have bone metastases throughout his skeleton.
PSA
is in the 70s.
SpecialName
in
Prostate Cancer Network
9 months ago
Limbo period after BCR post RP and SRT and prior to PSA enough for PSMA PET?
Quick background: RP 2/02, Meyers'
PSA
suppression until 2016 when
PSA
jumped from 17 to 28 in a month, 6 mos. adjuvant ADT3 before, during, after SRT, undetectable
PSA
until 5/30/23 at .1; .14 6/6; .12 7/11; .17 9/5.
Quick background: RP 2/02, Meyers'
PSA
suppression until 2016 when
PSA
jumped from 17 to 28 in a month, 6 mos. adjuvant ADT3 before, during, after SRT, undetectable
PSA
until 5/30/23 at .1; .14 6/6; .12 7/11; .17 9/5.
bldn10
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Perineum Irritation / Pain
I was tested on day 8 and my
PSA
had already fallen from 8.7 to 2.78. I had been feeling very good with virtually no side effects. My problem is I’ve had this irritation of the perineum for a month or more. It started as a “tingling” feeling, progressed to a burn, now more of a pain.
I was tested on day 8 and my
PSA
had already fallen from 8.7 to 2.78. I had been feeling very good with virtually no side effects. My problem is I’ve had this irritation of the perineum for a month or more. It started as a “tingling” feeling, progressed to a burn, now more of a pain.
Willie51
in
Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
2 months ago
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Now what?
My husband was DX April 2021 MPc, Stage IV,
PSA
335, BRACA2. Lupron, Erleada, Provenge, Lynparza (still on), Zytiga/Pred (still on).
PSA
rose from 2.64 Feb 2023 to 44 Sept 2023. Biggest jumps on the last three months, 10 to 44.
My husband was DX April 2021 MPc, Stage IV,
PSA
335, BRACA2. Lupron, Erleada, Provenge, Lynparza (still on), Zytiga/Pred (still on).
PSA
rose from 2.64 Feb 2023 to 44 Sept 2023. Biggest jumps on the last three months, 10 to 44.
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Recurrence?
I had my
PSA
at <0.006 for several years in the same clinic but now its <0.025, is it a recurrence? Please advice.
I had my
PSA
at <0.006 for several years in the same clinic but now its <0.025, is it a recurrence? Please advice.
carlo1993
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Gleason 10 Stage 4 Metastatic Responding Well to Treatment
testing: BRCA2 gene variant identified 14-Jul - FoundationOne CDx: BRCA2 & RB1 gene variants identified in biopsy sample 21-Jul -
PSA
test: 3.0 ng/mL 4-Aug - Total Testosterone test: <7 ng/dl 4-Aug -
PSA
test: 0.38 ng/mL 14-Sep -
PSA
test: <0.10 ng/mL Treatments: 21-Jun - Eligard 3 month injection
testing: BRCA2 gene variant identified 14-Jul - FoundationOne CDx: BRCA2 & RB1 gene variants identified in biopsy sample 21-Jul -
PSA
test: 3.0 ng/mL 4-Aug - Total Testosterone test: <7 ng/dl 4-Aug -
PSA
test: 0.38 ng/mL 14-Sep -
PSA
test: <0.10 ng/mL Treatments: 21-Jun - Eligard 3 month injection
Brad70
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
declining psa #6
Furthermore, prior to starting ivermectin,
psa
would shoot to to 6.7-7.7 when I would get off adt. I’m not saying this is for everyone but it’s thus far working for me after 9 months and something possible to look into especially when
psa
is in its infant stages and pca oligo metastatic.
Furthermore, prior to starting ivermectin,
psa
would shoot to to 6.7-7.7 when I would get off adt. I’m not saying this is for everyone but it’s thus far working for me after 9 months and something possible to look into especially when
psa
is in its infant stages and pca oligo metastatic.
Nfler
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Radiation Confusion- please help clarify
It was explained and I thought I understood but am now completely confused - scans (PSMA, MRI, CT and bone scan) showed activity in prostate, SV, and one spot on pelvic bone
PSA
undetectable .
It was explained and I thought I understood but am now completely confused - scans (PSMA, MRI, CT and bone scan) showed activity in prostate, SV, and one spot on pelvic bone
PSA
undetectable .
MPCSUX
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
15 days ago
3 Abiraterone tabs in place of 4.
Recently had blood work done that showed my
PSA
has moved from 0.04 to <0,04 and the Testosterone had not moved from the <7.00 ng/dl. So with this small sample of results there were really no change in ADT effectiveness.
Recently had blood work done that showed my
PSA
has moved from 0.04 to <0,04 and the Testosterone had not moved from the <7.00 ng/dl. So with this small sample of results there were really no change in ADT effectiveness.
85236442968
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
Shawty got low, low, low, & the Beat goes On. PSA update!
https://youtu.be/ckKFxMw6z0c?si=uEmAdIKQg-1jg-Hw https://youtu.be/9lkfrtztqEY?si=EBG_OJ3pB1LcBRQ0 I dunno why it's still droppin' almost a year post 28 IMRTs but I ain't gon complain 😜 Maybe I have Someone to watch over me https://youtu.be/g8J2Gb-hMIY?si=FYnNKgYTgkpdC4ud Life is Beautiful https
https://youtu.be/ckKFxMw6z0c?si=uEmAdIKQg-1jg-Hw https://youtu.be/9lkfrtztqEY?si=EBG_OJ3pB1LcBRQ0 I dunno why it's still droppin' almost a year post 28 IMRTs but I ain't gon complain 😜 Maybe I have Someone to watch over me https://youtu.be/g8J2Gb-hMIY?si=FYnNKgYTgkpdC4ud Life is Beautiful https
dockam
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
Will Estradiol 0.025 patch for hot flushes cause cancer to come out of hiding?
He finally is 7 weeks past last chemo and his
PSA
numbers are going in the right direction, I'm very scared of this rocking the boat .
He finally is 7 weeks past last chemo and his
PSA
numbers are going in the right direction, I'm very scared of this rocking the boat .
positive-thinking
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
23 days ago
abiraterone first line use in high risk in U.K. debate after stampede research results
8 months post HIFU failure, highest
PSA
was 7.
8 months post HIFU failure, highest
PSA
was 7.
SimMartin
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Advice please
He was due to start radium 223 january 24 but its been postponed until his better, but how can he get better when his
PSA
is increasing weekly and his red bloods cells decreasing, his consultant hasnt offered any help towards his low blood results, also his cancer his now in his hip, sternum, spine
He was due to start radium 223 january 24 but its been postponed until his better, but how can he get better when his
PSA
is increasing weekly and his red bloods cells decreasing, his consultant hasnt offered any help towards his low blood results, also his cancer his now in his hip, sternum, spine
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
Newly Diagnosed with High Cholesterol
I’m an otherwise healthy 53 year old who had a
PSA
blood test, and while that was thankfully clear, I was told I had high cholesterol (above 7.5). I’ve been put on a statin and have started a healthy eating and increased exercise regime.
I’m an otherwise healthy 53 year old who had a
PSA
blood test, and while that was thankfully clear, I was told I had high cholesterol (above 7.5). I’ve been put on a statin and have started a healthy eating and increased exercise regime.
TopChester
in
British Heart Foundation
30 days ago
degarelix v/s eligard "lupron"
my baseline
psa
was1316 with a elevated alkaline phosphatase of 270 12/2021 , on 01/13/2021 my
psa
had risen to 1665 to avoid a further
psa
spike I was given a loading dose of 240 mg of degarelix followed by 80 mg every 28 days for 18months then for 3 mouths this last summer a three month dose of
my baseline
psa
was1316 with a elevated alkaline phosphatase of 270 12/2021 , on 01/13/2021 my
psa
had risen to 1665 to avoid a further
psa
spike I was given a loading dose of 240 mg of degarelix followed by 80 mg every 28 days for 18months then for 3 mouths this last summer a three month dose of
yardsailor
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
5 months after stopping the 4 mos of taking orgovyx still very symptomatic of low t (miserable)..told t may never recover (79),take trt? ?
still worried that the saturation theory re: trt and
psa
is still not discredited and many docs still think TESTOSTERONE still can trigger a RECURRENCE?? All responses welcome.. 68,
psa
.2, psma pet -no mets, ece, 20 imrt, 4 mos orgovyx finished 5/28/23 ,
still worried that the saturation theory re: trt and
psa
is still not discredited and many docs still think TESTOSTERONE still can trigger a RECURRENCE?? All responses welcome.. 68,
psa
.2, psma pet -no mets, ece, 20 imrt, 4 mos orgovyx finished 5/28/23 ,
JWS13
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Have contra-indications from multi-parametric MRI (4/2023) and latest serum
PSA
(4.4 ng/ml, 9% free
PSA
). SO recommends retest and another MRI in 6 months. Verifying that prev MRI did not include spectroscopy. Im thinking MRI w spectroscopy is the next step if it wasn't part of previous MRI.
Have contra-indications from multi-parametric MRI (4/2023) and latest serum
PSA
(4.4 ng/ml, 9% free
PSA
). SO recommends retest and another MRI in 6 months. Verifying that prev MRI did not include spectroscopy. Im thinking MRI w spectroscopy is the next step if it wasn't part of previous MRI.
ElLayhiker
in
Prostate Cancer Network
10 months ago
Trimix with atrial fibrillation meds
My
PSA
has been negligible since then. I was discharged from the hospital yesterday, after an arterial flutter, my first heart problem ever. I was discharged with amiodarone (Pacerone), apixaban (Eliquis), losartan (Cozaar), and metropol succinate XL (Toprol XL), at least temporarily.
My
PSA
has been negligible since then. I was discharged from the hospital yesterday, after an arterial flutter, my first heart problem ever. I was discharged with amiodarone (Pacerone), apixaban (Eliquis), losartan (Cozaar), and metropol succinate XL (Toprol XL), at least temporarily.
Smallfall
in
Prostate Cancer Network
7 months ago
Estrodiol and PC
My husband has been rediagnosed with NMPC he is on ADT which is holding the Testosterone very low but
psa
shot upto 82. New MO is starting Enzalutimide plus continuing ADT. Not looking forward to the side effects, but will perservere until
psa
drops.
My husband has been rediagnosed with NMPC he is on ADT which is holding the Testosterone very low but
psa
shot upto 82. New MO is starting Enzalutimide plus continuing ADT. Not looking forward to the side effects, but will perservere until
psa
drops.
Knittingque
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Do I need 6th Pluvicto infusion? PSA undetectable for 6 months.
PSA
undetectable (<0.02) since June (it was 0.31 in early May when accepted into trial with relatively low burden PSMA-avid lesions). Aug 4 CT/bone scans showed significant reductions in size and activity of lesions (prior to 3rd treatment).
PSA
undetectable (<0.02) since June (it was 0.31 in early May when accepted into trial with relatively low burden PSMA-avid lesions). Aug 4 CT/bone scans showed significant reductions in size and activity of lesions (prior to 3rd treatment).
LongTimeRunning
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
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