5.1 age 55. Gleason 4+3 and the cancer was already in the seminal vesicles. I’m 76 now, have had 3 recurrences and follow up treatments. Feeling well even with incontinence and ED issues.
66years
4.3
3months 5.3
4months 6.2
Prostatectomy
Gleason 9
Biopsy shows contained
6week PSA <0.1
3month PSA 0.2
4month waiting drug approval
PSA 0.331
PSMA Pet negative
Started Eligard at 4.5month post RP
2.5 post first Eligard Schedule start 40 salvage radiation pelvic bed
66years
4.3
3months 5.3
4months 6.2
Prostatectomy
Gleason 9
Biopsy shows contained
6week PSA <0.1
3month PSA 0.2
4month waiting drug approval
PSA 0.331
PSMA Pet negative
Started Eligard at 4.5month post RP
2.5 post first Eligard Schedule start 40 salvage radiation pelvic bed
I was 68 years when I had my biopsy; PSA was 5.6 and my Gleason score was 8. Had RP two months later in March 2022. Margins clear but Gleason increased to 9 (4+5). First PSA post-surgery (3 months) was <0.01. Second PSA at 6 months 0.5. PSMA/PET was negative. Eligard injection was yesterday. Will begin 6 weeks of radiation of prostate bed and pelvic lymph nodes in two months.
First time on this discussion board!
For reference of medical care, I’m in the Dallas, Tx area.
I’m still in planning of care stage.
I’m 59.
Heart Transplant recipient Dec 2021 (very recent)
4.6 psa
MRI first due to lowered immunity
Biopsy came back as 3+4=7
7/14 positive, 3)3+4 4)3+3
MRI and Bone Scan shows no spread outside seminal vessel
Beginning stage of interviewing Dr’s for treatment
I feel most Dr’s push for type of treatment that their good at…..
I’m on the fence as to ADT Lupron injection. I’ve been advised 4 month shot to ensure no micrscopic cells, but reading side effects cause me concern.
No mention yet by any Dr of performing a PSMA Pet scan.
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@mrssmith, I expanded the title to reflect the question you wished to ask. There's a companion discussion about age the @john57 started here:
- What is the average age of the gentlemen on here? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-is-the-average-age-of-the-gentlemen-on-here/
Mrssmith, why don't you start off the PSA tally? What was your number and age?
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1 ReactionMy number was 285.2 went to 4485.4 in 10months. 54yrs.
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5.1 age 55. Gleason 4+3 and the cancer was already in the seminal vesicles. I’m 76 now, have had 3 recurrences and follow up treatments. Feeling well even with incontinence and ED issues.
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3 ReactionsAge 69, PSA 7.0 and 6.6 confirmatory test. Gleason 4+3
Age 60 PSA 11, biopsy Gleason 3+4 then changed to 4+3 on surgical path report. PSA 13.5 at surgery @ 5mos after PSA discovery.
66years
4.3
3months 5.3
4months 6.2
Prostatectomy
Gleason 9
Biopsy shows contained
6week PSA <0.1
3month PSA 0.2
4month waiting drug approval
PSA 0.331
PSMA Pet negative
Started Eligard at 4.5month post RP
2.5 post first Eligard Schedule start 40 salvage radiation pelvic bed
I was 68 years when I had my biopsy; PSA was 5.6 and my Gleason score was 8. Had RP two months later in March 2022. Margins clear but Gleason increased to 9 (4+5). First PSA post-surgery (3 months) was <0.01. Second PSA at 6 months 0.5. PSMA/PET was negative. Eligard injection was yesterday. Will begin 6 weeks of radiation of prostate bed and pelvic lymph nodes in two months.
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1 ReactionAge 57. PSA 19. Biopsy 8 of 12 positive for cancer. Gleason 9 present.
First time on this discussion board!
For reference of medical care, I’m in the Dallas, Tx area.
I’m still in planning of care stage.
I’m 59.
Heart Transplant recipient Dec 2021 (very recent)
4.6 psa
MRI first due to lowered immunity
Biopsy came back as 3+4=7
7/14 positive, 3)3+4 4)3+3
MRI and Bone Scan shows no spread outside seminal vessel
Beginning stage of interviewing Dr’s for treatment
I feel most Dr’s push for type of treatment that their good at…..
I’m on the fence as to ADT Lupron injection. I’ve been advised 4 month shot to ensure no micrscopic cells, but reading side effects cause me concern.
No mention yet by any Dr of performing a PSMA Pet scan.