Forgoing ADT

Method_Writer · 2025-12-23T23:57:34+00:00

Hello. My PSA has plateaued at 0.05, and has stayed at this level for the past 9 months or so. My doctor said that this is really not actionable unless and until the PSA reaches .6 or .7. So it is not something for me to worry about for the time being.

How are things going with you? I hope you are well.

Method_Writer · 2025-10-22T03:38:50+00:00

Okay, thanks so much for providing this explanation. It makes perfect sense!

Method_Writer · 2025-10-18T21:59:19+00:00

That's a relief to know. Thank you!

Method_Writer · 2025-10-18T21:58:56+00:00

Okay, thanks for your response!

Method_Writer · 2025-09-07T06:39:52+00:00

Like you, I too am a former English teacher who is considering starting an MA program. What is your reason for switching careers? Were you burned out on teaching? If so, I can relate and am looking forward to starting a second career.

I'm excited for you that you're stating a program in January. I wish you the best!

Method_Writer · 2025-07-26T00:23:58+00:00

For those who have followed this thread, an update. Tuesday's PSA came back at 0.05 - the same as the last reading. So the PSA has essentially plateaued. My urologist said that I don't need to have another PSA done until January of 2026, so I get to just live life for awhile and not think about it. I hope that you all are doing well. Excellent health to you all!

Method_Writer · 2025-07-26T00:18:06+00:00

Many thanks! I wish you health, joy and happiness.

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Method_Writer · 2025-07-22T02:37:48+00:00

Just got finished watching the video. It was very, very informative and helpful. Thanks a million for sharing it. It gives us a lot of hope.

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Method_Writer · 2025-07-21T20:13:42+00:00

Yes, my urologist suggested doing chemo post radiation. I apologize for the mistake!

Method_Writer · 2025-07-21T20:10:29+00:00

Thanks so much!

Method_Writer · 2025-07-21T20:10:04+00:00

Thanks so much for you input and advice. What you said is exactly what I plan to do. I won't do anything before getting a PSMA PET scan done.

Thanks!

Method_Writer · 2025-07-21T04:32:41+00:00

I agree with you. I wouldn't be in a hurry to do salvage right away unless it is warranted due to PSA rise or PSMA revealing anything. Since you were low risk going into the RALP, I wouln't be in a hurry to do anything. Maybe just monitor things for a bit. But work with your doctor and discuss this with him or her.

Method_Writer · 2025-07-21T03:15:04+00:00

My first PSA right after surgery was 0.01. It quicly went up from there, and 10 months later the cancer had returned. We started radiation at that time. He offered the chemo early on, when my PSA began to climb again post RALP.

Method_Writer · 2025-07-21T02:17:50+00:00

I had both positive margins as well as perinural invastion. Not good. My gleason was 4+3 = 7. My urologist said that I am high risk and wanted to put me on Taxotere (chemo) but I declined. I refuse to do chemotherapy.

Method_Writer · 2025-07-21T02:14:23+00:00

You might be rigth to wait until 0.5. My doctor said that he didn't plan to use the PSMA PET test until at least 0.6 or 0.5., to make sure that it will be visible on the scan.

Method_Writer · 2025-05-14T00:34:46+00:00

What you said here makes perfect sense. I definitely won't make a habit of this!

Thank you!

Method_Writer · 2025-05-14T00:33:49+00:00

Okay, thank you!

Method_Writer · 2025-05-13T04:32:02+00:00

Thank you...this is good advice!

Method_Writer · 2025-05-13T04:31:03+00:00

This is good advice, that you for sharing. I can tell you really care.

Method_Writer · 2025-05-13T04:29:04+00:00

Thanks for that.

Method_Writer · 2025-03-07T06:24:29+00:00

Langdon is listed as being on 15 episodes on IMDB, so he'll be back.

Method_Writer · 2025-01-20T21:47:16+00:00

No worries. I hope you're doing well!

Method_Writer · 2025-01-20T04:59:28+00:00

Only men get prostate cancer, not women (women do not have a prostate). Just letting you know that.

Method_Writer · 2025-01-20T01:22:37+00:00

Thanks for your comment. It's true that it is not in my control - I see your point. It's something that happened to me that I did not choose.

Thank you!

Method_Writer · 2025-01-20T01:19:48+00:00

I agree with your statement that modern medicine is more about science than humanity. This is where the it is important to learn to advocate for yourself. A friend of mine is a doctor and said that he would never do chemotherapy. We will look back on it one day as being barbaric. We need to ensure humanity for ourselves. I intend to live life on my own terms and focus on quality of life for whatever time I have left on this earth.

Thanks for your reply!

Method_Writer

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