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My father, 2 uncles and 4 cousins were diagnosed with prostate cancer. I was getting PSA checked every year for 13 years before I was diagnosed when it jumped from 1.9 to 4.9. After 4 years in remission, my PSA went from undetectable to 1.1. Not high enough for visceral or bone Mets in my opinion. So I told my wife it was in my lymph nodes. A PSMA PET SCAN done a week ago proved me right. Still High risk. But I can get it treated. That’s the journey. Ups and Downs. My friends, read about the disease, stay informed. Every day is a new day. If the thought of giving up crosses your mind, hug your wife and think about your children. And grandchildren. They need you around. Trust me I have been there more than once. Be positive. It helps that I trust my urologist. Sometimes he is more upbeat than me. Trust your doctors if they earn your trust. You cannot fight this cancer alone. We all need doctors that believe they can keep you going.
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My husband at age 62 in 2003 had prostrate cancer and had surgery to remove it, like the previous person the doctor said he would not die from it. In 2011 it returned and he had a 38 course of radiation. His psa was 1.3 two years ago and gradually increased to 4.9 our oncologist said if it went any higher he would give him a shot. Luckily he moved to another location and I found a new medical oncologist who ordered him a pet/Ct over the weekend I peeked at the results and it looks like it has reoccurred in his pelvic area but not beyond that. Might I ask what treatment you were given for yours? I will be expecting a call from the doctor in the am. He also had ling cancer in 2017. My husband has the beginning of dementia also so at this point I felt it unnecessary to tell him until we hear from the doctors. Should it be possible for him to have shots I will discuss this with the doctor and see what he thinks about not telling him. I just want him to have as long as he can without the additional stress? Is that a good idea? Any help would be appreciated? Thanks Jean