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PSMA PET Scans...some interesting info

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Had 2 biopsies on the sternum. 1st was inconclusive, said there might be. 2nd biopsy confirmed negative. Between the 2 psma pet scans I also had 2 CT scans for other reasons. The last pet scan and the two CT scans showed the same sternum lesion as stable And no new lesions or increase in the sternum. it would also indicate a negative for pc. It’s Rare for prostate cancer to metastasize to the sternum and highly unlikely. Doctor said there may be some hidden there anyway, and since we’re doing the others, just zap the sternum same time. Also, the tracer used 18F etc has a significantly higher false Positive occurrences in the bones and ribs etc. verses the 68 Tracer. My concern with the sternum Radiation is the heart. Is directly behind the sternum however, my radiologist did the measurements concluded the heart would be out-of-the-way, especially with the breathing technique. I believe PSMA tests have opened another door for some people who have intermediate PC. And offer a long-term therapy verses adt. I’ll be finished with SBRT and two more days and then we’ll see. Hopefully, I’ll be able to report some favorable progress and news for other people. Take care and stay strong and may God be with you.

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@whatthef . I started ADT , Firmagon, 8 weeks ago and have had 17 SRT fractions to my prostate bed and pelvic lymph nodes additionally. I noticed you said earlier that you didn't want ADT because of horror stories. I just wanted to let you know other than some additional fatigue I have had no other issues with ADT. Still playing golf, going to gym, etc. So if you decide in the future to try it, it may not be a big deal for you. Hopefully, I'll still be ok 4 months from now when ADT ends. Also, I have a lesion on my first rib that I will have zapped with SBRT after my SRT is completed. My SUV was 6.3. My Decipher score was .37 (low risk). Oncologist assumes cancer, but lesion was well defined and sclerotic in nature which can be either benign or cancer in appearance. The SUV is squarely in grey zone. I'm agreeing to SBRT only because I don't want to take a chance..... Very frustrating. Biopsy couldn't be done on rib and MRI was inconclusive due to breathing motion. Good luck in your treatment.