I have beat prostate cancer!!!

[WILCO]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

[Handloader109]

Congratulations to all you guys.

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[JimB..]

Well, to be honest on the prior dr's behalf, the research has(is)changing so rapidly that the only fault I can find is on myself for not being more proactive when my PSA was 4 or 5, But...I never had a urologist then and the dr's I saw then who remarked about it only suggested that we "monitor" it. Wrong answer guys. It's a lot easier to fix when the numbers are low. GET CHECKED! And btw, you don't have to be an old geezer to have prostate problems.
Now the biopsies to find the true cancerous cells is not something you look forward to. My first 2 were done by the dr who treated my rising psa as infection, of all things! With a PSA of 7.5 to 8.0 he couldn't find a single cell. I believe he might have made good at some profession but is sure a hell wasn't at a physician. If the two 12 needle(through the rectum)biopsies doesn't reveal anything then he should have put me in the hospital and sedated me and done a 40 needle biopsy. It anit a lot of fun but it beats dying from cancer.

Asking to understand. What if the 40 came up clean?
I’m in the middle of this process, no treatment yet, still in the watching it phase.

[Murphy]

murf205,

Congratulations!


Murphy

[pmer]

I'm at 5.5 PSA right now at 58 years old and going to have a MRI of the prostrate next week. Are hormone blockers prescription only I suppose?

I've had a couple tests that were high because because of things that can temporarily raise the level. Wasn't told about them like heavy workouts, riding bicycle or being with my wife for you know what prior to giving the blood sample.

Last fall was 5.0 and now 5.5

[murf205]

Asking to understand. What if the 40 came up clean?
I’m in the middle of this process, no treatment yet, still in the watching it phase.

If your PSA is in the 7 or higher range as mine was at that time, it,s a pretty good bet the 40 needle biopsy will find it. If not, a PET-PSA scan would but you have to find a facility who has the equipment.

[murf205]

I'm at 5.5 PSA right now at 58 years old and going to have a MRI of the prostrate next week. Are hormone blockers prescription only I suppose?

I've had a couple tests that were high because because of things that can temporarily raise the level. Wasn't told about them like heavy workouts, riding bicycle or being with my wife for you know what prior to giving the blood sample.

Last fall was 5.0 and now 5.5

Yes it is R/x only and it's not cheap. Vanderbilt has a program that will cover the cost if you qualify in the income threshold. I did since I am on a fixed income(broke all the time)! The blocker I am taking is called Orgovyx and 7 weeks of it did the trick.

[6.5X284ever]

That's great news ! My day job is in the medical field. Please stay vigilant and don't let is sneak back up on you.

[pmer]

I've read that certain foods can lower testosterone too. Like soy, flax, mint and certain nuts etc.

[murf205]

I've read that certain foods can lower testosterone too. Like soy, flax, mint and certain nuts etc.

It wouldn't hurt to try those for sure. I have been told by someone that was getting their psa down Turkey Tail mushrooms too.

[WILCO]

Never heard of turkey tail mushrooms.....

[murf205]

That's great news ! My day job is in the medical field. Please stay vigilant and don't let is sneak back up on you.

Don't worry, it is forever in the back of your mind. I am due for my yearly physical in a week and my internist always orders the lab to do psa als well.

[JimB..]

If your PSA is in the 7 or higher range as mine was at that time, it,s a pretty good bet the 40 needle biopsy will find it. If not, a PET-PSA scan would but you have to find a facility who has the equipment.

Thanks much, I think I’ll skip the next biopsy and just go for the imaging. We’ll see what it is in a few weeks and then decide.

[murf205]

Never heard of turkey tail mushrooms.....

They grow to look just like a turkey tail fanned out.

[ebb]

Great!!!

[bisleyfan41]

Congratulations!

[delta6]

Congratulations..great news!

[Three44s]

Wonderfully news murf205!

Three44s

[murf205]

Thanks for all the well wishes. I am still pinching myself and afraid I will wake up from a good dream. I go bacj for another checkup and blood work in July so I will keep you all posted. I sure hope this helps some of you . It has been roller coaster ride for me but I've still got primers to bust and powder to burn!!

[Adam Helmer]

murf205,

I am glad you got better PSA numbers now. When my PSA went to 5.5, I went to see a specialist who "dropped the ball!" For over a year, I saw him quarterly, my PSA numbers kept going up and he could only say, "we will continue monitoring this." NO!!!! I found a better doctor when I hit 9.5 and he said, "You should have been here a year ago!"

I had the 5 daily radiation treatments 4 years ago and my PSA as of last month was 0.01! Every 6 months I have a CBC (Complete Blood Count) including a PSA scan. "Monitoring" High PSA Numbers is NOT Prostate Cancer Treatment!

Be well.

Adam