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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...
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...
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...
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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