Age: 60; PSA 3 or so for the past several years,
On 5/04 jump in PSA to 12
Prostrate cancer diagnosed with a Gleason score 4+3=7
Cryo surgery 8/04 with a post 4 month PSA now less than 1.

I haven't posted for awhile, but now need some fresh input. Had RRP on
Oct. 2000, and, since then, had my PSA rising pretty steadily from
<.03 in April '03 to .08 in just a few days ago. Back last July, when
my PSA oddly went from .06 to .05, my surgeon, who is the lead author

Does Zoladex do anything besides lower psa?  Does it kill cancer cells?
GN

Hello again all,
My original DRE Staging by the Uro was T2A. in September 2004.
My Biopsy report October 2004 showed that as well, with detailed info
on the cores, 4 of which were G8 (4+4) and 2 @ G7 (3+4).

   I am 2.5 yrs post RRP - looks like PSA stable at .01.  About a month ago
I developed a nagging sensation when walking or turning, very similar to
pain I had in the first few weeks post op.  Small movements can make it hurt
a bit, and its a sensation I attributed to stress ...

Here is an article from BBC news:
Last Updated: Monday, 31 January, 2005, 00:06 GMT
HRT 'bone aid in prostate care'        
Prostate cancer treatment involves the suppression of testosterone