my brother in January, now me!

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Posted 09 Sep 2016 at 08:27

Thanks Chris

And how have you coped with any fear because of the possible increase, knowing it could lead to RT, and even HT? It makes me feel a bit weak and sick, as the undetectable first PSA and clear margins etc had started to give me hope I had got through the worst. Now I am far from sure...

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Posted 09 Sep 2016 at 15:58

With positive margins I was always told there was a 30 per cent chance of recurrence. By and large I just get on with life, it is always lurking at the back of my mind, but I only have to look at the stories on here to realise the are plenty of options still open to me. My consultant told me he had lots of patients who peak at 0.1 and never go above.

Stay positive.

Thanks Chris

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Posted 09 Sep 2016 at 18:23

Hi David,
I hope you get a low result next time.
I too have just seen the oncologist (after having a second clear psa test) and he recommended keeping a close eye on future results with the option to begin rt as soon as any movement occurs. It's interesting how recommendations vary.
Regards Vic

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