My onc was not receptive to the idea of having the following two
diagnostic tests performed:
1. DNA ploidy, which determines to what extent PCa cells have diploid
DNA and aneuploid DNA. The first is normal DNA and is affected by ADT,

Got my first post op PSA today...
(drum roll please) -- <.01...
Drinks for everyone!!!
Diagnosed on Aug 20, 2004 @ 55 years old

Today, 12/15, marks 1 year since my robotic RRP.  PSA is still <.01
It also marks 1 year of ED and is also my dads birthday.  2 out of 3
ain't bad.
Merry Christmas,

copied from another NG:
http://www.newstarget.com/001812.html
A new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Mile Markers, and
Prevention is presenting evidence of the link between the consumption of

I have been working on a special project (company's in reactive mode again)
which has me working 6-day (more like 6-night) weeks.  With family and
business festivities on the way, I may not be around much to visit with you
during these holidays.  So, .....

Hello to the group.  I have a question for anyone who has found a strategy
for dealing with this problem.
I am located in CT and have been getting ultrasensitive PSA tests (MRL of
.01 ng/dl) through Dianon/Labcorp  (I had an RP).  Nobody else in CT offers

   Good day to all,
Had my surgery last Tues, 14 Dec.  Even though my Gleason was 4+4=8 and the
Pathologist recommended removal of everything including nerves, I was able
to (pleading and begging) have the surgeon "do what he could".  He did.   My

I've been away from the board for a myriad of reasons, but wanted to be sure to
drop by and extend my thanks to MANY of you who helped me through my prostate
cancer diagnosis, treatment decision-making (I chose RRP), and recovery.   Your
kind and comforting (and sometimes blunt) ...

i just got back from my appt with my surgeon.  i have to say that he
tells it like it is and i can ask him any question and get the answer.
i may not like the answer and today was one of those days.
background - psa 6.35 at time of RP, clear margins, gland contained.

   Good day to all,
Had my surgery last Tues, 14 Dec.  Even though my Gleason was 4+4=8 and the
Pathologist recommended removal of everything including nerves, I was able
to (pleading and begging) have the surgeon "do what he could".  He did.   My

I lived through the robotic laparoscopic surgery that I had on the 12/14/04!
I was diagnosed before surgery as a T1c, 3+3, with a PSA of 7.6 in August
04.
After the surgery the numbers are T2c, 4+3, not sure of pre-op PSA...I will

Salvage Radical Prostatectomy Morbidity Has Declined
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Dec 15 - Salvage radical prostatectomy offers
patients with recurrent prostate cancer after radiation therapy an
opportunity for long-term cancer control, and the procedure has an

Has anyone know about the SWOG trial using hormone(2 years) or hormone
and chemo for two years?  Anyone have postoperative therapy when psa is
<.1?

Hello again
Here's a site that describes Cancer Cells and their behaviour and also
promotes sulpplemetary Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT).
It's not biased to any particular prime Treatment option, but I found

    Not sure if this is "off topic" or not, but just wanted to
wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season.
    Thank you to all who have answered my questions and given
words of encouragement (and tolerated my occasional rants).