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A quick introduction
PSA
had come down to 0.78. I see my MO again on January 5th and we will determine where we go from here, I supposed based on the results of my blood “labs.” I am grateful for this group and for all of you who post real-life experiences here.
PSA
had come down to 0.78. I see my MO again on January 5th and we will determine where we go from here, I supposed based on the results of my blood “labs.” I am grateful for this group and for all of you who post real-life experiences here.
Pinkyboy
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months 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
4 months ago
Did not see that coming.
PSA
was 139 ..MO says triplet therapy ....seems like I'm pretty far down the road... I know I gain by doing the therapy but on average are we talking months?years? Thx for any feedback.
PSA
was 139 ..MO says triplet therapy ....seems like I'm pretty far down the road... I know I gain by doing the therapy but on average are we talking months?years? Thx for any feedback.
APK3
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
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1, 3 or 6 month ADT?
My
PSA
went to undetectable. Seven years later my
PSA
crept up to seven and I was put on a monthly shot of Firmagon for life. My
PSA
is again undetectable and all scans are negative, as they have always been.
My
PSA
went to undetectable. Seven years later my
PSA
crept up to seven and I was put on a monthly shot of Firmagon for life. My
PSA
is again undetectable and all scans are negative, as they have always been.
epfj3333
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Seeking Hope or Similar Stories
PSA
18. His clinical dx is T1c. He had 6 out of12 positive biopsies. All were 4+4. 5 were 40% and 1 was 60%. He has the PSMA test on Monday. The doctor doesn’t think it has metastasized but I’m terrified because of the cribriform. Would he just be telling us that now so we don’t worry?
PSA
18. His clinical dx is T1c. He had 6 out of12 positive biopsies. All were 4+4. 5 were 40% and 1 was 60%. He has the PSMA test on Monday. The doctor doesn’t think it has metastasized but I’m terrified because of the cribriform. Would he just be telling us that now so we don’t worry?
Darbydood
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
I just started Zytiga and at the age of 86 I'm finding it difficult to climb stairs; I do have a slow heartbeat when at rest: mid to high 40
I've been on Orgovyx for 3 months, when I added Xytiga, which was added because Orgovyx was only able to bring my
PSA
from 12 to 1.8. Thoughts, Terry
I've been on Orgovyx for 3 months, when I added Xytiga, which was added because Orgovyx was only able to bring my
PSA
from 12 to 1.8. Thoughts, Terry
Poollover
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Confusing CT scan results
My
PSA
has been rising slowly after prostate removal two years ago. Was at zero months after and slowly rising at .02,.03. .05, .06. .09 and then .13. My doctor ordered CT and bone scans.
My
PSA
has been rising slowly after prostate removal two years ago. Was at zero months after and slowly rising at .02,.03. .05, .06. .09 and then .13. My doctor ordered CT and bone scans.
Jens99
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Lymparza not working
Lymparza has done nothing for him and at 2 month check,
psa
doubled. Today at 4 month check
psa
doubled again. Needless to say we are so upset because the dr really believed he would do well. I am struggling to understand why Lymparza has done nothing. We are waiting to hear back on next steps.
Lymparza has done nothing for him and at 2 month check,
psa
doubled. Today at 4 month check
psa
doubled again. Needless to say we are so upset because the dr really believed he would do well. I am struggling to understand why Lymparza has done nothing. We are waiting to hear back on next steps.
Happy1985
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
PSA after salvage Brachy
an update for those that have asked questions about Salvage HDR Brachytherapy: I’m nearly 3 months out and had
PSA
test yesterday. Results were: 0.5. Using Abbott CMIA. This equals the nadir in 2014. Headed in right direction. Any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
an update for those that have asked questions about Salvage HDR Brachytherapy: I’m nearly 3 months out and had
PSA
test yesterday. Results were: 0.5. Using Abbott CMIA. This equals the nadir in 2014. Headed in right direction. Any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
Xcrunner1988
in
Prostate Cancer Network
9 months ago
Woot💙PSA dropped after being the same for two consecutive months
Hey y'all,#stageIVpca Back story :
PSA
at 552.2 on 10/13/14 - 15 Taxoteres in 2015, 6 more in 2020, 18 Cabazitaxels in '21/'22. 28 IMRTs Spring 2023 as
PSA
was rising 50% every month earlier 2023, hitting 34 😳 Still on track for 552.2 miles on 10/13/23 to mark the 9th year with #stageivpca when
PSA
Hey y'all,#stageIVpca Back story :
PSA
at 552.2 on 10/13/14 - 15 Taxoteres in 2015, 6 more in 2020, 18 Cabazitaxels in '21/'22. 28 IMRTs Spring 2023 as
PSA
was rising 50% every month earlier 2023, hitting 34 😳 Still on track for 552.2 miles on 10/13/23 to mark the 9th year with #stageivpca when
PSA
dockam
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
My son’s PSA rose a bit today.
Two months later his
PSA
jumped to 22 .He’s been taking his medicine since last December January, and also completed six weeks of IMRT middle of March. I’ve attached his
PSA
all the way from 22 down to <.01 3 months ago. And now today’s
PSA
bumped up a little bit to <.10 .
Two months later his
PSA
jumped to 22 .He’s been taking his medicine since last December January, and also completed six weeks of IMRT middle of March. I’ve attached his
PSA
all the way from 22 down to <.01 3 months ago. And now today’s
PSA
bumped up a little bit to <.10 .
Cactus297
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 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
7 months ago
How long has Olaparib worked for you?
I've been on Olaparib for 20 months and my
PSA
has dropped from 10 to 1.5. It has started to rise again and is now 4.2. I'm BRCA2 mutation. I'm wondering how long Olaparib has worked for other people. Thanks.
I've been on Olaparib for 20 months and my
PSA
has dropped from 10 to 1.5. It has started to rise again and is now 4.2. I'm BRCA2 mutation. I'm wondering how long Olaparib has worked for other people. Thanks.
davebliz
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Concern - At 4 mo on Lupron/Abi, Testosterone hits 40
While
PSA
was again <.1 yesterday, testosterone jumped to 40 ng/dl or 1.4 nmole/L, which is a big move toward the 1.7 danger zone for faster movement toward CRPC ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5472467/ ) , and I am interested
While
PSA
was again <.1 yesterday, testosterone jumped to 40 ng/dl or 1.4 nmole/L, which is a big move toward the 1.7 danger zone for faster movement toward CRPC ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5472467/ ) , and I am interested
jackwfrench
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Five years later
My
PSA
has not moved since, and is still undetectable after no treatment since May 2023. My testosterone has not yet returned, and may never come back, but I feel a lot better in my head. My body is however going through a strange phase of weight gain all of a sudden.
My
PSA
has not moved since, and is still undetectable after no treatment since May 2023. My testosterone has not yet returned, and may never come back, but I feel a lot better in my head. My body is however going through a strange phase of weight gain all of a sudden.
ArnieAfrica
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
PSA slightly rose after 8 months undetectable
Till now I has been undetectable but at November my bloodwork showed
PSA
risen to 0.04. Should I be concerned or could it be just random fluctuation? Thanks for your reactions.
Till now I has been undetectable but at November my bloodwork showed
PSA
risen to 0.04. Should I be concerned or could it be just random fluctuation? Thanks for your reactions.
noasim
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Can exercise lower your PSA?
https://youtu.be/hBFICfnOJ8A
https://youtu.be/hBFICfnOJ8A
Darryl
Partner
in
Prostate Cancer Network
9 months ago
Can exercise lower your PSA?
https://youtu.be/hBFICfnOJ8A
https://youtu.be/hBFICfnOJ8A
Darryl
Partner
in
Active Surveillance - Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Chemo for an 86-year-old with stage 4 PC.
Started all this at 86, stage 4. 3 months on Orgovyx brought
PSA
from 72 to 1.8; next week I'm adding Zytiga, and if that helps and I can deal with this drug I'm going to press the MO to start me on Chemo. Do you think I'm setting myself up way too much?
Started all this at 86, stage 4. 3 months on Orgovyx brought
PSA
from 72 to 1.8; next week I'm adding Zytiga, and if that helps and I can deal with this drug I'm going to press the MO to start me on Chemo. Do you think I'm setting myself up way too much?
Poollover
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Surgery or radiation, looking for some advices
Quite high
PSA
(way over 20), and spread to multiple lymph nodes. The surgeon said surgery is still doable, followed by radiation. Radiation oncologist recommended hormone therapy followed by radiation.
Quite high
PSA
(way over 20), and spread to multiple lymph nodes. The surgeon said surgery is still doable, followed by radiation. Radiation oncologist recommended hormone therapy followed by radiation.
Healing1826
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
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