← Return to 11 anniversaries since diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer

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@wellness100

Apparently, there is a study conducted by Xtandi. This were randomly selected to include all different levels. Their conclusions is those who were given ADT + Xtandi had a recurrence rate of 10%. That would be somewhat at odds with your figure, which is possibly drawn from an older study. The science has made such progress some times the studies do not catch up. So do give you a warning in the footnote that the study may not be current etc etc.
The presumption here is if you have chemo on top, ie triplet treatment, the outlook would be even better.
At the end of the day, regardless of staging, it depends on your treatment and how well you respond to it. The best case is if the PSA falls by 90% in the first month, and < 0.1 within 4-6 months.
Some may have stage 3 but does not respond well. That may be more serious than stage 4 that responds well.
Also remember that recurrence does not necessarily mean terminal as far as PC is concerned.
Dont mind me. I am just another layman trying to make some sense of the whole thing.

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My apologies to @MCCSLM and congratulations to your achievement.
To wellness100:
History:
9/16/2023: prostrate removal robotic
10/9/2023: PSA 16.2 before first Eligard every 3 months
10/16/2023: commenced Zytiga with prednisone daily
11/17/2023: PSA 0.397 before my 1st Chemo injection Docetaxel
03/17/2024: PSA 0.076 before my 6th/last Chemo injection.
05/3/2024: PSA 0.055 - not considered remission
06/03/2024: A new PMSA full body scan (2nd scan)

Honestly I was optimistic in achieving non detectable or Zero PSA on the May 3 blood test but felt letdown since the original PSA was 0.367 prior to my first chemo.
That said I did have the (triple treatment). Staying positive as everyone tells me.
Wishing all posters good health and a long life.