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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
11 months ago
Treatment going forward
PSA
remains about 3.4. Total of 9/30 positive mostly 3+4=7 20% pattern 4. PSMA PET/CT reports focal uptake at left posterior margin of prostate non-specific possibly correlating with primary imaging. Max SUV is 3.4.
PSA
remains about 3.4. Total of 9/30 positive mostly 3+4=7 20% pattern 4. PSMA PET/CT reports focal uptake at left posterior margin of prostate non-specific possibly correlating with primary imaging. Max SUV is 3.4.
good2go
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
HDR boost Brachytherapy + IMRT
I’m currently on Lupron and Zytiga, and
PSA
is dropping like a rock. So the PC seems to be responding nicely to hormone therapy. All RO’s I’ve met with want to wait 2-3 months for the ADT to do its thing and shrink the primary tumor and lymph nodes before they that radiation start treatment.
I’m currently on Lupron and Zytiga, and
PSA
is dropping like a rock. So the PC seems to be responding nicely to hormone therapy. All RO’s I’ve met with want to wait 2-3 months for the ADT to do its thing and shrink the primary tumor and lymph nodes before they that radiation start treatment.
Cenerus
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
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Thunking of getting an orchiectomy insted od radiation
Then got a kidney stone which had to be removed surgically which caused
psa
to sky rocket to 101, could not recoved the
psa
. Before surgery
psa
was 19. yeh, I took a chance but also had severe prostatitis causing
psa
issues.
Then got a kidney stone which had to be removed surgically which caused
psa
to sky rocket to 101, could not recoved the
psa
. Before surgery
psa
was 19. yeh, I took a chance but also had severe prostatitis causing
psa
issues.
woppaginny
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
When Should I Be Concerned About My PSA
PSA
after treatment. I've had a few bounces and even though I was told
PSA
bounces were to be expected, it's been about three years and seven months. When looking at my most recent
PSA
, you'll notice it went up again. So, my question is this recent
PSA
something I should be concerned about?
PSA
after treatment. I've had a few bounces and even though I was told
PSA
bounces were to be expected, it's been about three years and seven months. When looking at my most recent
PSA
, you'll notice it went up again. So, my question is this recent
PSA
something I should be concerned about?
Arthro92
in
Prostate Cancer Network
11 months ago
Update on PSA
Aug 4 - diagnosed PCa, gleason 9 Aug 5 - started casodex Aug 17 - started lupron 3 mth Had my first blood work done yesterday (Oct 5) and
PSA
is now at 0.56. Was over 9 in June. So, I kind of feel good in knowing that as expected the meds are working and lowering
PSA
.
Aug 4 - diagnosed PCa, gleason 9 Aug 5 - started casodex Aug 17 - started lupron 3 mth Had my first blood work done yesterday (Oct 5) and
PSA
is now at 0.56. Was over 9 in June. So, I kind of feel good in knowing that as expected the meds are working and lowering
PSA
.
Yzinger
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Newly Diagnosed
My
PSA
scores were 9.92 & 10.42. Gleason score of 7 (3 + 4) T3a. No cancer seen in the Lymph nodes. 7 in 11 cores , 5 out of 6 sites with maximum 90% core involvement. It is breaking into the outer casing. My bone scan has come back all clear.
My
PSA
scores were 9.92 & 10.42. Gleason score of 7 (3 + 4) T3a. No cancer seen in the Lymph nodes. 7 in 11 cores , 5 out of 6 sites with maximum 90% core involvement. It is breaking into the outer casing. My bone scan has come back all clear.
Tulile
in
Prostate Cancer Network
4 months ago
First Post for husband and need advice please
% involved 11-20% Decipher-0.27
PSA
-11/22 <0.04
PSA
-08/23 0.05
PSA
- 11,23 0.66 PSMA Pylarify 01/2024 - 4 left internal iliac lymph nodes, radiotracer avid T4 Schmorl node ?
% involved 11-20% Decipher-0.27
PSA
-11/22 <0.04
PSA
-08/23 0.05
PSA
- 11,23 0.66 PSMA Pylarify 01/2024 - 4 left internal iliac lymph nodes, radiotracer avid T4 Schmorl node ?
MikeLa08
in
Prostate Cancer Network
6 months ago
how long typically does it take from diagnosis to treatment?
My Dad still looks good and feels okay…main symptom is more frequent urination,
PSA
19. We’re in Toronto, Canada. Really appreciate any insight. - Scared and heartbroken daughter :(
My Dad still looks good and feels okay…main symptom is more frequent urination,
PSA
19. We’re in Toronto, Canada. Really appreciate any insight. - Scared and heartbroken daughter :(
LDC2024
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Orgovyx + Abiaterone?
I have very high risk prostate cancer (Gleason 9, negative PSMA for spread, MRI suggests possible spread to seminal vessel,
PSA
in 7s before treatment).
I have very high risk prostate cancer (Gleason 9, negative PSMA for spread, MRI suggests possible spread to seminal vessel,
PSA
in 7s before treatment).
Hope49823
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Unsure of best option in early prostate cancer diagnosis.
I have had
PSA
tests annually for 10 years and in Oct 2023 had an elevated 6.42 result. Was referred to a urologist, whom performed a DRE. There was prostate enlargement but no tumor discovered through DRE. After discussing several options, I decided to have a biopsy on Nov 21, 2023.
I have had
PSA
tests annually for 10 years and in Oct 2023 had an elevated 6.42 result. Was referred to a urologist, whom performed a DRE. There was prostate enlargement but no tumor discovered through DRE. After discussing several options, I decided to have a biopsy on Nov 21, 2023.
cobrasc429
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Add Nubeqa to Orgovyx?
PSA
was 3.78 in Dec 2023. PSMA PET then showed cancer growing in prostate, shrinking in pelvic node, but spread to an abdominal node. I have started ADT with Orgovyx (relugolix) and want to add an ARI. The urologist wants to use the ARI Erleada (apalutamide).
PSA
was 3.78 in Dec 2023. PSMA PET then showed cancer growing in prostate, shrinking in pelvic node, but spread to an abdominal node. I have started ADT with Orgovyx (relugolix) and want to add an ARI. The urologist wants to use the ARI Erleada (apalutamide).
vintage42
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Treatment Options
PSA
4.7 (over 2 years it double and then doubled again) This is the Pathology report A: Prostate gland, left lateral posterior, biopsy: Benign prostatic tissue with mild chronic inflammation, no tumor present.
PSA
4.7 (over 2 years it double and then doubled again) This is the Pathology report A: Prostate gland, left lateral posterior, biopsy: Benign prostatic tissue with mild chronic inflammation, no tumor present.
Vortex12
in
Prostate Cancer Network
7 months ago
PSMA PET Scan????
Also pre treatment cough has returned, (was diagnosed with lung mets as well as bone and lymph node).No scans have been ordered, and seems as though they are only monitoring my
PSA
levels, and will be "Reactionary" rather than "Proactive". Never a mention of ordering a PSMA PET scan. Why is that?
Also pre treatment cough has returned, (was diagnosed with lung mets as well as bone and lymph node).No scans have been ordered, and seems as though they are only monitoring my
PSA
levels, and will be "Reactionary" rather than "Proactive". Never a mention of ordering a PSMA PET scan. Why is that?
TommyCarz2
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
seeking feedback on my case
I posted several mos. ago after being diagnosed with distant only metastatic -- GL7, low
PSA
, thought to be contained and headed for surgery, but asked for a PSMA -- showed 8-10 lesions in ribs and scapula. Mostly low SUV. Diagnosis changed from treatable to terminal.
I posted several mos. ago after being diagnosed with distant only metastatic -- GL7, low
PSA
, thought to be contained and headed for surgery, but asked for a PSMA -- showed 8-10 lesions in ribs and scapula. Mostly low SUV. Diagnosis changed from treatable to terminal.
tmscat
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Staring at my unopened bottle of Orgovyx
My December
PSA
test came in at 16, up from 8.5 in May of 2023. My conclusion is that my cancer is slowly growing. So, I've decided to pursue "IHT," Intermittent Hormone Therapy, six months on, twelve months off, repeat.
My December
PSA
test came in at 16, up from 8.5 in May of 2023. My conclusion is that my cancer is slowly growing. So, I've decided to pursue "IHT," Intermittent Hormone Therapy, six months on, twelve months off, repeat.
mababa
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
clioquinol + zinc
PSA
44 started clioquinol +zinc Aug 11. Aug 30
PSA
48 with severe UTI. U of Maryland says Clio + zinc kills cancer cells. They give two cases of prostate cancer terminated. I'm trying it.
PSA
44 started clioquinol +zinc Aug 11. Aug 30
PSA
48 with severe UTI. U of Maryland says Clio + zinc kills cancer cells. They give two cases of prostate cancer terminated. I'm trying it.
agnut
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
1st PSA Post SBRT + ADT: A Bounce?
At the end of ADT, my
PSA
was <0.05 and Testosterone was 4. My first
PSA
Test was last Wednesday at Penn Medicine in Philly (9 months post RT and 4.5 months post ADT): Testosterone back: 431.
PSA
jumped to 2.069.
At the end of ADT, my
PSA
was <0.05 and Testosterone was 4. My first
PSA
Test was last Wednesday at Penn Medicine in Philly (9 months post RT and 4.5 months post ADT): Testosterone back: 431.
PSA
jumped to 2.069.
Longrunner
in
Prostate Cancer Network
10 months ago
GS8 in one core Brachy boost and no HT
My
PSA
settled down to about 0.6 for during 2021 and then dropped further. My
PSA
is now 0.09. My
PSA
may have plateaued at 0.6 due to CRP (chronic radiation proctitis). I had two treatments for the CRP in November 2021 and March 2022. I live in the Greater Vancouver area.
My
PSA
settled down to about 0.6 for during 2021 and then dropped further. My
PSA
is now 0.09. My
PSA
may have plateaued at 0.6 due to CRP (chronic radiation proctitis). I had two treatments for the CRP in November 2021 and March 2022. I live in the Greater Vancouver area.
deMarco
in
Prostate Cancer Network
11 months ago
biopsy - fragmented cores and progression risk
(
PSA
always <10 and first 2 years <5) See below : any comment in this report would be useful albeit hindsight as now on 18-24 months of HT following radiotherapy and negative PSMA/Pet. Any use in genomics ?
(
PSA
always <10 and first 2 years <5) See below : any comment in this report would be useful albeit hindsight as now on 18-24 months of HT following radiotherapy and negative PSMA/Pet. Any use in genomics ?
SimMartin
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
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