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Radical prostatectomy 9 days ago. Need help with the pathology PLEASE
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 15, 2023 | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
Postop stage the same pT3aN0.
However, G 9 w/ nonfocal EPE.
EPE postop is the presence of cancer cells outside the prostate and w/in the surgical boundaries and is a negative indicator for future recurrence (BCR). As is G 9.
1st postop PSA, and tests thereafter, will be determinative.
If PSA is less than .1, then you proceed with life (and PSA testing).
My 1st postop PSA was .19 ; meaning BCR.
8 wks Salvage radiation and 4 mos short course ADT completed 2 mos ago; PSA test in November; hoping/praying/expecting undetectable PSA.
For me, the Q will be "for how long"?
Best wishes for a good 1st postop PSA.
Note: Layperson here.
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Wow, Mr. Layperson 😏
Your results do lineup closely. Did you have perineural invasion also?
I am sorry that you were off to the radiation races, following so closely after surgery. I know that a lot depends on that first PSA test.
Cancer seems to be a chronic condition more than the death sentence of decades ago. Every time it pops up, we beat it back down. Praying you remain NED the rest of your days.
Thank you for taking the time to respond.
Di