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nothing new under the EMBARK sun!
Just a new standard of care emerging https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/after-prostate-cancer-treatment-a-new-standard-of-care-for-rising-
psa
-202312203001
Just a new standard of care emerging https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/after-prostate-cancer-treatment-a-new-standard-of-care-for-rising-
psa
-202312203001
Maxone73
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
how statins slow growth of prostate
Here is my recent
PSA
history: 0.484 on 6/26/23, 0.400 on 7/24/23, 0.541 on 8/24/23, and finally 0.483 on 9/14/23. Another relevant fact is that I went on a plant based diet starting about 6 months ago and it is know that for some people this stabilizes or even reduces
PSA
.
Here is my recent
PSA
history: 0.484 on 6/26/23, 0.400 on 7/24/23, 0.541 on 8/24/23, and finally 0.483 on 9/14/23. Another relevant fact is that I went on a plant based diet starting about 6 months ago and it is know that for some people this stabilizes or even reduces
PSA
.
shortPSADT
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Health Anxiety
I had an elevated
PSA
in September - not past the limit usually set, but higher and my Dr's said they wanted to check further. I'm waiting for my 3rd blood test (a much more detailed one that the Dr. thought appropriate) and it's been 5 days. It's driving me nuts.
I had an elevated
PSA
in September - not past the limit usually set, but higher and my Dr's said they wanted to check further. I'm waiting for my 3rd blood test (a much more detailed one that the Dr. thought appropriate) and it's been 5 days. It's driving me nuts.
Worrier1960
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
10 months ago
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Current advances of liquid biopsies in prostate cancer: Molecular biomarkers, Cell/Molecular Therapy Oncolytics, 09/21/23
From the paper: [i]Introduction[/i] [i]The prostate-specific antigen (
PSA
) test is one of the most widely used screening tests for men at risk for prostate cancer (PCa).1 Recently, several advisory groups recommended against using
PSA
tests because of unsubstantiated outcomes.
From the paper: [i]Introduction[/i] [i]The prostate-specific antigen (
PSA
) test is one of the most widely used screening tests for men at risk for prostate cancer (PCa).1 Recently, several advisory groups recommended against using
PSA
tests because of unsubstantiated outcomes.
CaptnMojoe
in
Fight Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
De-escalation
My
PSA
which has been undetectable for 14 months. Anyone on these trials as I would be interested to hear. Regards all
My
PSA
which has been undetectable for 14 months. Anyone on these trials as I would be interested to hear. Regards all
Brysonal
in
Fight Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Happy Thanksgiving Eve
I shoulda followed up the 4.7
PSA
in 2010 (probs PCa then), but didn't retest til 10/13/14 and y'all know that the
PSA
was 552.2, but F'in A - I made my 9 year Cancerversary with #stageivpca and still diggin Life💙. I would not have encountered the myriad of MDs, RNs, and PCa victims/Caregivers.
I shoulda followed up the 4.7
PSA
in 2010 (probs PCa then), but didn't retest til 10/13/14 and y'all know that the
PSA
was 552.2, but F'in A - I made my 9 year Cancerversary with #stageivpca and still diggin Life💙. I would not have encountered the myriad of MDs, RNs, and PCa victims/Caregivers.
dockam
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
THC/ Cannabis having Curative Effects for PC???
Ran across this study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7503992/ But is there any proof that THC helps to cure PC or lower
PSA
? I believe it’s used for pain relief, but are its benefits been proven beyond that? Thank you very much.
Ran across this study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7503992/ But is there any proof that THC helps to cure PC or lower
PSA
? I believe it’s used for pain relief, but are its benefits been proven beyond that? Thank you very much.
Cactus297
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
R A and PSA medication
Has anyone been prescribed Infliximab ? Has it been beneficial ?
Has anyone been prescribed Infliximab ? Has it been beneficial ?
Fedupofhaliax
in
NRAS
11 months ago
bladder stones
I can't get an accurate
PSA
test until they are gone. Any suggestions on how to dissolve them?
I can't get an accurate
PSA
test until they are gone. Any suggestions on how to dissolve them?
agnut
in
Fight Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Just been told I have two years to live.
PSA
135. Totally shocked. Anyone had similar experience? Is it worth getting a second opinion? Any suggestions?
PSA
135. Totally shocked. Anyone had similar experience? Is it worth getting a second opinion? Any suggestions?
ChristopherM123
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Prostate-as-"PCa Factory" - Reasons for Removal?
And because my cancer was diagnosed so late (multiple metastases to the spine and a
PSA
of 1700+) I
never had any surgery or radiation
. I generally think that in this crummy world of prostate cancer that this was a major blessing!
And because my cancer was diagnosed so late (multiple metastases to the spine and a
PSA
of 1700+) I
never had any surgery or radiation
. I generally think that in this crummy world of prostate cancer that this was a major blessing!
JohnInTheMiddle
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Possible Cure
Gleason 8-9,
PSA
less than 2 from the onset. I had radiation to the prostate only. After 2 years of Lupron/Zytiga, everything has shrunk or disappeared via PSMA PET. Everything has been good,(but with med side-effects) but with no measureable testosterone or
PSA
.
Gleason 8-9,
PSA
less than 2 from the onset. I had radiation to the prostate only. After 2 years of Lupron/Zytiga, everything has shrunk or disappeared via PSMA PET. Everything has been good,(but with med side-effects) but with no measureable testosterone or
PSA
.
groth12345
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
After BCR and PSA Return: An Update on My Treatment Path
Even better, my latest
PSA
tests keep coming back at <.01, which is a fantastic result. Treatment Recap: When my
PSA
levels were low and around .5, I utilized PSMA scans to identify the likely primary source of the rising
PSA
. It identified some potential hot spots in the vertebrae and ribs.
Even better, my latest
PSA
tests keep coming back at <.01, which is a fantastic result. Treatment Recap: When my
PSA
levels were low and around .5, I utilized PSMA scans to identify the likely primary source of the rising
PSA
. It identified some potential hot spots in the vertebrae and ribs.
PGDuan
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
ADT for a year?
Three months out my
Psa
is .03. Am on Lupron for the fourth month out of a projected 12 month stint. Do docs ever say, six or nine months is enough? Testosterone at 6 right now.
Three months out my
Psa
is .03. Am on Lupron for the fourth month out of a projected 12 month stint. Do docs ever say, six or nine months is enough? Testosterone at 6 right now.
Photographerhere
in
Prostate Cancer Network
11 months ago
Abiraterone SE when added to Lupron?
I am a
PSA
=2, low volume, oligometastic HSPC. I got my first Lupron shot 4 weeks ago. I started to get a couple hot flashes per day in the last week from the Lupron and of course I expect fatigue to kick in over the next six weeks.
I am a
PSA
=2, low volume, oligometastic HSPC. I got my first Lupron shot 4 weeks ago. I started to get a couple hot flashes per day in the last week from the Lupron and of course I expect fatigue to kick in over the next six weeks.
jackwfrench
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Was Chemo "Successful"?
I just had my first
PSA
test after waiting to allow the results to mean something, after 10 rounds of doxytaxel. I was supposed to wait three months but for convenience pushed it by a week. I was hoping for a close to 0
PSA
but that is not the case.
I just had my first
PSA
test after waiting to allow the results to mean something, after 10 rounds of doxytaxel. I was supposed to wait three months but for convenience pushed it by a week. I was hoping for a close to 0
PSA
but that is not the case.
spencoid2
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
ART Favorable Prognosis Adjuvant Androgen Deprivation Therapy A-ADT after Radiotherapy
I had sRT with a
PSA
of 0.13; my Dr considered this to be BCF (biochemical failure) given my pathology; I have always looked at my treatment as aRT as my
PSA
was not higher than 0.20, 6 weeks post RP (prostatectomy).
I had sRT with a
PSA
of 0.13; my Dr considered this to be BCF (biochemical failure) given my pathology; I have always looked at my treatment as aRT as my
PSA
was not higher than 0.20, 6 weeks post RP (prostatectomy).
RMontana
in
Active Surveillance - Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
Gleason 6, 1 Yr AS, now Gleason 3+4
. , 2 yrs ago noticed
PSA
doubled to 2.4, last yr 3.5 so had MRI and urine exosome test, "liquid biopsy". Range is 1-100, less than 15 and you are ok, o/w suggest a biopsy. Mine was 48. Oh, the 3 markers in this test are for more aggressive disease.
. , 2 yrs ago noticed
PSA
doubled to 2.4, last yr 3.5 so had MRI and urine exosome test, "liquid biopsy". Range is 1-100, less than 15 and you are ok, o/w suggest a biopsy. Mine was 48. Oh, the 3 markers in this test are for more aggressive disease.
Muggs1
in
Prostate Cancer Network
11 months ago
Newly diagnosed metastatic PC treatment options
Here are the key points in my story so far: In July 2023 a blood test showed a
PSA
value of 45. On September 26 2023, prostate MRI showed a dominant tumor in the prostate with extension into the right seminal vesicle.
Here are the key points in my story so far: In July 2023 a blood test showed a
PSA
value of 45. On September 26 2023, prostate MRI showed a dominant tumor in the prostate with extension into the right seminal vesicle.
ShorePine
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Castration resistant in just a year? Normal or not? Provenge in my future.
PSA
tripled in the last 30 days (but still extremely low), after doubling in the prior 3 months. I was diagnosed with stage 4b (mets in multiple bones and nodes) ductal and started ADT 13 months ago. Nubeqa and Docetaxel (Triplet therapy) started 9 months ago, and finished chemo 4.5 months ago.
PSA
tripled in the last 30 days (but still extremely low), after doubling in the prior 3 months. I was diagnosed with stage 4b (mets in multiple bones and nodes) ductal and started ADT 13 months ago. Nubeqa and Docetaxel (Triplet therapy) started 9 months ago, and finished chemo 4.5 months ago.
Gl448
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
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