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Puzzling about PSA rise 7 years after prostatectomy
Hi all: I undergone the prostatectomy 7 years ago and my PSA rose from 0.008 to 0.12. My PSADT is more than 14 months. What...
Recurrent prostate cancer and Eligard.
A few years back, my husband’s PSA was 22. He did radiation and Eligard injections. 1 1/2 years ago he had what he thought (and...
Anyone “below detection" with an ultra sensitive PSA test?
Following radiation therapy for a local recurrence, I am now doing quarterly ultra sensitive PSA tests through Labcorp. My understanding is that the lower limit...
Postop pathology to ChatGPT & asked about BCR. Anyone done this?
I used ChatGPT for the first time and input my post-op pathology details into it and then asked about recurrence. To my surprise, it stated...
Preparing for radiation
I visited with my urologist yesterday and it's approaching time for a new direction. I had surgery in November, Gleason 9 with some unpleasant indications...
Recurrent Cancer - conflict with numbers and scans
Quick Background: I had a RP completed in September 2016. Undetectable PSA 2 years after, but started creeping up. Made a 2x jump in mid...
Darolutamide Monotherapy
I’m curious about the FDA’s June 5 approval of darolutamide (Nubeqa) as a monotherapy for mCSPC. My understanding is that the AR blocker would allow...
Negative findings on PSMA scan
Had prostatectomy in 2006 . Because my PSA was 5.53. Gleason 3+4=7. Had 39 radiation treatments to my prostate bed in 2013 for recurrence. Now...
Rising PSA after SBRT - worrysome or to be expected?
Five years ago, I was diagnosed with Gleason-9 PC and had a prostatectomy. Shortly thereafter, I had a biochemical recurrence and had 39 IMRT treatments...
Thoughts on multivitamins containing selenium and prostate cancer?
Decades ago, I had a period where I was vitamin D deficient (I’m not a fan of, well, the outside), so my PCP recommended a...
PSA goes up and then down
I am a 18 year survivor of Prostate cancer. I had a Prostatectomy done in 2006 and radiation in 2013. I’m currently on my second...
Recurrent prostate cancer after 7 years
My doc has suggested short term adt. ..Has anyone used short term ADT therapy. I’m concerned about the side effects. I’m also considering proton therapy...
MSK Experience - RO vs Surgeon
Came to NYC to have a consult with Dr. Nagar (RO) and Dr Edhaie (Surgeon w/heavy AS lean). Also met with Dr Choi (RO) at...
Testosterone replacement after radiation and Orgovyx?
I had an RP in 2008 and a recurrence last year. I was treated with 5 months of Orgovyx and 37 radiation sessions, both of...
Recurrent prostate cancer: It's come back
In 2012 I had a positive Biopsy for prostate cancer. Initial Gleason score of 3+3. Chronology is as follows (w/Chart): *Dec 2012 - Brachytherapy PSA...
Artemisia annua coffee
Wondering if anyone is involved with this study, and if so, what is your experience so far? ArtemiCafe® Decaf is currently being evaluated in a...
3 episodes of stage 4 bladder clogging and clot formation within 5 wk
Endoscopic TURP surgery was conducted on 25 Feb at 9:30 AM. Sameday at 4:PM Cystoscopy and clot evacuation was done due to heavy bleeding and...
Radiation vs RARP for IDC prostate cancer with high Decipher?
70 years old, fit. PSA is 5 and slowly rising. Gleason 3+4. PIRADS 4. Localized. Clean PET. BUT, Biospy showed 6 positive cores - extensive...
UltraSensitive PSA < 0.03
Hello, After my recurrence last year in May 2023, I underwent 20 sessions of IMRT and started receiving Zoladex 10.8 Injections every 12 weeks. Over...
PSA = 0.02 on second post-op test
Since my surgery in November showed me to be Gleason 9 (4+5) with some bladder neck invasion, I have assumed recurrence would happen at some...
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