Been away from the group for 3 years plus - good to see some of the names
are still familiar.
History-wise, I was diagnosed in Feb 2000, Gleason about 7.5 to 8. Radical
Prostatectomy done in May same year. Psa never went down to nil, just
hovered under 1.0. A rise over a few months in 2002 brought on radiation
(external beam). There was an immediate bloom of psa, up several notches,
for a few months, then a gradual lowering to between 0.3 and 0.35. This
stayed steady for almost 3 years then this spring a rise was noted to 0.4,
then 0.54, in August 0.7 and in October 0.93. My sense is that the curve is
becoming exponential/logarithmic, and it is time for "something". I expect
another psa test soon, and if it is higher than the 0.93 (Unfortuanately,
I'm sure it will be).  Any thoughts on this? I have contacted my local GP
who has passed the info on to my oncologist and referred me to a urologist
(first available appt March 28/06!). I'm feeling antsy 'cause I beieve that
I will be involved in the cycle of hormone blockers, then whatever else is
available whe HB's don't work anymore.  Does chemo ever start along with
HB's? Or is chemo for PCA a last ditch thing?
It would be good to hear something about all this, even if not positive.
Thanks