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Beginning ADT and PSA tests
I had my first double dose of firmagon beginning January . I am scheduled for HDR brachytherapy on Feb 25, followed with a dessert of...
PSA numbers after radiation with no ADT
I tried to get a thread started about people who had radiation without ADT but often the thread got jumbled with input from people who...
Post SBRT and ADT PSA Results
Quick update here, had labs today, see RO Wednesday. At diagnosis about a year ago, 68 year old, PSA 7.4, one 4+3, one 3+3, Decipher...
What PSA to expect after radiation and ADT?
I am 6 months post Eligard treatments. My PSA rose from undetectable to .07 Is that a good result?
PSA fluctuating during ADT treatment and after Radiation: Concerned
Psa fluctuated from 0.003 ng/ml to 0.02 ng/ml within an interval of three months. Is it a matter of concern. Appreciate any help in this...
What was your PSA after salavage radiation therapy and ADT?
Curious what psa readings after having SRT with 6 months Lupron???. Anyone share some numbers please.
PSA Nadir main deciding factor when one can start on Intermittent ADT?
I have been on orgovyx from April 1st,2024(11months). I had SBRT 5 sessions started on April 8th and finished on April 18th.My PSA on October...
My PSA is 5.3, Gleason (3+4) 7 and Decipher .61. Do I need ADT?
My PSA is 5.3, Gleason (3+4) 7 and Decipher .61, Do I need ADT?
Was Gleason 7 (3+4): How soon can one get off ADT (Orgovyx or Lupron)?
I have just completed my 5th and last SBRT treatment today. 40 Gy (5 times 800 cGy). My PSA test will be in mid-July. My...
Recent PSA testing
My PSA has recently gone from 4 or 5 months at .04 A new test showed an uptick of .07 Still feel good Probably bc...
PSA level after Proton Therapy
Had 29 sessions of Proton Therapy about 10 months ago. Was unfavorable intermediate with PSA level of 8.6 and chose not to do ADT. Curious...
Gleason 9 SO wants me to stop ADT @6 Mos for look see
My SO wants to stop ADT after 6 months and wait 2 months then test to see if PSA rises? Does this make sense? Just...
IMRT Radiation/ADT after surgery?
Gleason 4+3, PSA 7.6. Had RAP 9/27/23. First 3 month PSA test was < .01. Six month PSA test showed .o2. Doctors want to start...
Is a PSMA-PET scan of value if you have already started ADT treatment?
An acquaintance had a RP in mid July and while the pathology report had some positives his Gleason score increased from a 7 to an...
urologist and radiation oncologist aren't on the same page
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/urologist-and-radiation-oncologist-arent-on-the-same-page/
Urologist: There's a bit of cancer still there in the prostate, but all I need to do is to stay on ADT for the rest...
Should I have radiation therapy?
I am stage 4, diagnosed August 2024. Metastasis to right pelvic lymph node and both sides of pelvis. Had minimum symptoms prior: some random pain...
SBRT on T8 Only vs Lower Dose Pluvicto and ADT
I am a Care Partner for husband whom has Aphasia from 2 stroke 14 years ago. He is past the Medicare full retirement age. Diagnosed...
Test results after 6 weeks of Eligard
Just got some blood test results after being on Eligard for 6 weeks. Do the numbers sound good for this stage? Testosterone = 5.7 ng/dL...
At what point do you start Pluvicto?
After the FDA just approved Pluvicto WITHOUT chemo, we're wondering if my husband would qualify for Pluvicto NOW? He's only done one dose of ADT...
How to decide what next for ADT?
My husband had a prostatectomy in 2016 when PSA was 22. Gleason score 7 (4+3). Cancer was autopsied as mildly aggressive. Residual afterwards was PSA...
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