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Went to the VA urologist a couple of days ago and my PSA count rose from 6 to 8.5. She wanted to have me get a biopsy on the prostrate, but she then checked the level of "Free PSA" count and said it...

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Ron91 wrote:site351 wrote [in part]:how long is the hospitol stay ? thanks It is my understanding that for the robotic surgery, the hospital stay is usually just overnight--in one day, out the...

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bodacious wrote  [in part]: That is correct Ron, one overnight for the Robotic Prostatectomy and catheter for usually one week. Mine was 5 months ago next week and all is well. No pads at night, one...

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Chazman1946 wrote:Thanks for the concern, but you guys seem to be ignoring the new "Free PSA" thing. From what I am now reading up on it, it is more reliable then the standard PSA test. Since my...

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Re: PSA count vs. Free PSA count.

Chazman1946 wrote:Thanks for the concern, but you guys seem to be ignoring the new "Free PSA" thing. From what I am now reading up on it, it is more reliable then the standard PSA test. Since my...

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Different opinions from different doctors. My Urologist said Free PSA is only 50% accurate - I don't like those odds.

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 Ron.     A few weeks after my surgery, I had an appointment with the Surgeon. I asked him to fill in the blanks. I recall being wheeled into OR, saw a big Blue Box that said DaVinci on the side and...

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Jim D,That is an interesting perspective.  Thank you.    I am with you with regard to "it is what it is" and "life goes on."   I feel comfortable with my election and if my residuals are like those...

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I like to weigh in once in a while to reduce the gloom.35 xray treatments early 1993.Recurrence 1997.  Various (luprin, zoladex, casodex, avodart) testosterene reducers to present.Some(below 4.00)...

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Some(below 4.00) control of PSA until Jan 08 when it has been rising since until 38.0 most recent in Jan 12.   Still no indication of metastatis. AF100Whay kind of test are you using to look for...

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I know your question was directed to AF100 and I too am interested in his experience--I thought I would pitch in.  I was given a bone scan and a CT Scan (Computerized Axial Tomography) for detection....

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Thanks RonI was diagnosed in 2003 and took hormone shots until Sept last year when I had a seed implant done. They have monitored me all this time with bone scans  and CAT/PET scans. I have had almost...

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Hello !! First post and its about Prostate cancer. In Nov 2010, age 59; my PSA was 5, and had biopsy. Result was 4+4 or Gleason score of 8. This was not good. 60% of 12 samples were cancer. I did not...

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Good to hear about your positive results Nuiman.

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Good to hear about your positive results Nuiman.Thank you Ron91 and you put out super info on the subject.   My post sounds like its about me but I wanted to let the orginal poster to go get the...

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Food for thought, Age 58, I am 24 months post Robotic Prostectomy, Gleason 3+3=6, PSA at time of surgery 4.65, positive margins and preneural invasion.. Had my follow up yesterday and now have PC...

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airdroptech wrote:Food for thought, Age 58, I am 24 months post Robotic Prostectomy, Gleason 3+3=6, PSA at time of surgery 4.65, positive margins and preneural invasion.. Had my follow up yesterday...

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Re: PSA count vs. Free PSA count.

airdroptech wrote: Food for thought, Age 58, I am 24 months post Robotic Prostectomy, Gleason 3+3=6, PSA at time of surgery 4.65, positive margins and preneural invasion.. Had my follow up yesterday...

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Another case history for those having to choose a treatment for Prostate Cancer. Current age 69. In 2008 PSA went to 7.1. I had a biopsy and the Gleason score was 7 (4+3). I went through External Beam...

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Had my radical prostatectomy on January 24th. I have a follow-up the 19th and will have the PSA. What level is the threshold level where the doctor takes the next step such as radiation? I have read...

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stinger wrote:Had my radical prostatectomy on January 24th. I have a follow-up the 19th and will have the PSA. What level is the threshold level where the doctor takes the next step such as radiation?...

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