Received my first post treatment results yesterday and was ecstatic. They
came in at .3
This was following mono brachytherapy at the London Regional Cancer Centre
by Dr. D'Sousa in May/03.

As always, very brief abstract, but....
Jan. 7, 2004 -- The major treatments for localized prostate cancer all
work -- and none works better than the others, new research shows.
The findings are reassuring to men who've already undergone treatment. But

After John asked about Martin, I did some checking.  His website hasn't been
updated since 2002.  His diary hasn't been updated since October 2003.  His
email address bounced back.
Does anyone know if he's O.K.?

PSA
*6.39
6
5

We have all heard that Vitamin E may be helpful both for prostate
health and w/ PCa but, after a small amount of research, I have found
that the standard form of E that is available alone or in
multi-vitamins may not be the form we really want. The cheapest and

Well here I am at 57 and recently diagnosed with PCa.  Gleason 3+3=6
and a 0.5mm in one core with a PSA of 6.  Interestingly, this is the
3rd biopsy that I have had in the last 5 years, the first 2 being
negative.  PSA has gone up and down over the same period, as high as 7

Hi, I would really appreciate any feedback on my husband's psa test
results which are very concerning.
01/08/31      3.0
02/07/26      2.4

here's a post i found on a google search of this group. my doctor
happened to prescribe this med to me today to control this issue. also
there are many sites on the internet the are devoted totally to
incontinence. it seems the levels of incontence are related to the

I went the brachytherapy route on 11/22/02.
PSAs
11/22/02   5.1
02/20/03   1.5

In a nutshell, the surgery went well, in spite of the fact it took over 6
hours.  I lost some blood, and was in recovery for 5 hours!
I just got home a short while ago, and will provide a more detailed update over
the weekend, but I wanted to let you all know that I'm HOME!  And I'm ...

In 2001 this group was a lifesaver when PC was diagnosed. Treatment was
radiation + hormone therapy, which ended 6 months ago.
I know that after radiation PSA is supposed to be close to zero. How close?
When does the number start to raise concern?

Got to the hospital around 8 a.m. for a 10 a.m. "procedure".  Had general
anesthesia, and the doctors (my urologist working with my oncologist)
planted 90 seeds.  The oncologist said it took only about half an hour.  I
woke up in the recovery room at 11:30, much more lucid than I ...

Just found this group tonight and have found the postings really helpful.
Thanks to all who are willing to share their experiences!
Here's my situation and question: 54, RRP on 12/12/2003, pre-op I was T2a,
Gleason 6, PSA 3.8. Surgery went fine, am now 4 weeks out, feeling pretty ...

Anyone had mild atypia on biopsy without PIN?
Thanks

All,
It's been quite a few days since I last posted to the group. I had my
pre-op physical
yesterday w/ a EKG and bloodwork. I am currently scheduled for the