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Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Mar 5 7:14am | Replies (206)

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I had BCM at the end of 21' of .2, then .3 by the time of PET scan and prior to that that relatively new Versa system. I'm presently 63, but had RP at 53 yo and Gleason 9. My PET scan read inconclusive? (Level/grade 3), but they all seemed to believe that was it. I haven't asked, but had it been too small to catch, they may not have extended the treatment area as they ended up doing. It's a double edge sword for me. I wish they had acted quicker, but i waited a few weeks to retest and it had risen to a ,3 when they did the PET scan. My Oncologist suggested there was about of 40% chance of them seeing it. So, it has recently been a year of completing the radiation and Orgvx last month, and extremely grateful to get an undetectable on the sensitive one. One thing I see that does concern me sometimes, is not using a well credentialed Institution, seems like they have the most cutting edge technology. Forgive me, I digress, but these community hospitals scare me. I can understand if there's nothing within a hundred miles or something, but I believe these institutions have local help with temporary housing for the patient. I personally had a friend recently diagnosed with a cancer, I suggested JHH because only 60 miles way, but they chose local. I say no more because I don't want to get in anyone's business, but they approached me, I shared it once. There may be components I'm just unaware of. Best wishes to you!!!

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I am in complete agreement - When you are diagnosed with a life threatening condition, do your research and go to the best center of excellence you can find. To address my prostate cancer (radical prostatectomy), I drove 4 1/2 hours to Mayo-Rochester. The drive is a small inconvenience to support the quality of life for the rest of your life.

Best of luck,

Jim