3rd (now 4th) PSA increase

You are very knowledgeable. . Why is brachy a possible option after RT ? Yet RT not or is it ?

Gordon

Thanks to all for the comments

Andrew, reassurance helps my mind from wondering down the wrong path needlessly.

Chris, in another thread I passed the comment GP wanted me to give Cialis a break for 6 weeks and then restart to see if Cialis was the cause. My conclusion was symptoms (feeling of continual virus on one side - excess fluid made worse on excertion/eating - food sticking and reflux was still there after 6 weeks at a very low level but intensified greatly on restarting Cialis to the extent I had to stop them again.

Gordon I never close doors on any life issues so options from my part will remain open on PCa possible challenges to come. I had 3DRT what was then quite a new idea. Since then more focussed RT is on board. I've been here plus a decade and from that have learned one step at a time is the way forward and predicting what PCa will do is futile as like life it plays by its own rules.

Lyn, rechecked prescribing leaflet and reflux is down as an uncommon side effect. After some questions GP had a ureaka moment, pulled out a flow chart sheet covering Child/Teenage issues(?) and said no choice but refer you. I'm a male so of course I didn't ask what he thought. I'm still gambling on Cialis.

My mood must be improving as I'm busy busy.

Ray

Barry

Yes I think in the first instance it’s down to each to decide if they want the hassle, for want of better word, of going down relatively new paths or staying with the norm. If the former then finding a NHS consultant who thinks likewise is perhaps the first step? In that I could be well placed as my RT centre is QE Birmingham, whom my chosen local hospital is linked to, as if they can’t provide a service they are likely to have contacts that have, a thought to keep in my head

My approach to treatment, if needed, would be different it if it was gauged to be a new cancer or the old one never completely gone away. Dr Walsh’s thoughts are a new cancer trying to develop would fail due to inadequate blood supply caused by RT damage to vessels. So I guess that answers that one.

Cancer cells need a good supply of blood which still leaves the thought does Cialis have a bearing on RT guys– not a lot but enough to push one over the edge?

Whilst typing this hospital just rang, uro appointment next Weds – my mind is debating is that quick or normal? After all these years the mind still plays PCa games -:)

Ray

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I am so sorry about your son-in-law Ray and I know from bitter experience the helplessness of watching your own child grieve and not being able to do anything to protect her from the pain.

In the midst of tragedy, your own situation takes a bit of a back seat I guess but good news on the throat. How annoying that your notes are missing though :-(

Well done NHS in your case.

Condolences on the loss of your son in law.

Thanks to all. Son in law day is the 17th. My head is too fuzzy to resolve whether it's better to have swift results or after the day.

Ray

Ray,

Firstly my condolences on the loss of your son in law. Words cannot describe such a loss. My sister's daughter died of a brain aneurysm in her case, some years ago, just before she was to be married - devastating.

As regards your medical situation, it seems your consultants are doing what they can to determine whether it is the nodule felt in the DRE that's giving rise to increased PSA and or from another area.  If it is believed that it is the nodule, that may at least enable it to be treated specifically.

Best wishes,

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Funeral, circa 300 came which helped to lessen the pain.

Biopsy today: the two in 2004 went fine however in comparison to now a lot more time given to relax guys.

Small amount of blood in urine possibly from recent throat biopsy samples - no histology on system yet.

DRE nodule confirmed.

MRI - "low T2 signal changes peripheral zone are in keeping with prior radiotherapy. No focal lesions have been identified"
7 samples taken from each side.

PSA dropped to 1.55 (1 month ago was 1.96).

Next meet 31st. CNS: we wait for results but HT is a possibilty.

Due to previous RT prostate will take longer to heal so no work at all for 7 days!!

Ray

Lyn
Yep 300, never seen so many. Church packed - Crem afterwards had folks outside - social club packed solid. Family -friends - cricket club members - daughters work colleagues even Son in Law 's local workplace closed for the day so they could attend.

Ray

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