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Oh dear - back on Hormone Therapy

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Posted 13 Nov 2020 at 09:12

That's very encouraging, Arthur. Now you can relax and have a good Christmas. 🙂 X

'Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, but faith looks up'
User
Posted 11 Mar 2021 at 15:21

Oncology appointment by telephone today, PSA now 0.02.   All other blood tests ok.

Next appointment in 4 months

I hope this gives you all some encouragement.

Arthur

User
Posted 11 Mar 2021 at 17:48

Excellent news Arthur. 

Ido4

User
Posted 11 Mar 2021 at 19:49
Brilliant
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 11 Mar 2021 at 21:06

Arthur,

Great news really pleased for you. 

Thanks Chris

User
Posted 11 Mar 2021 at 23:10

That's great news Arthur, and you certainly have been encouraging. 

Pete's PSA is slowly rising, 0.2 in Oct and just found out it's now 0.3 5 months later. He's been off any treatment for 2 yrs. Wondering what point they are likely to scan and re start treatment? Chatting with GP on Tuesday .

All the best, great results x

'Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, but faith looks up'
User
Posted 12 Mar 2021 at 11:24

Peter & Alison,

My Oncologist didn’t start and further treatment until my PSA reached 2.0.  I had a full bone scan, CT scan and MRI which all proved to be negative apart from what she thought were some dead cancer cells.

With my agreement she started me on Decapeptyl hormone therapy which from some early side affects isn’t a problem.

Best wishes,

Arthur

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Posted 25 Mar 2021 at 13:02

That's gives me hope.so pleased for you

User
Posted 29 Mar 2021 at 01:14

Arthur,

Really good news!

Long may it continue.

Steve 

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Posted 08 Jul 2021 at 14:11

Video call with  Oncologist today, PSA now 0.01.  She suggested 2 options - one to stay on Decapeptyl  injections every 3 months or take a break and have usual set of blood tests in 4 months time.

She said long term the injections could affect the heart and bones so recommended taking a break.  If there was a significant rise in PSA have a scan but she said previous scans couldn’t find any trace of cancer but were concerned at the doubling rate of my PSA at that time.   If anything was found they could restart the injections or possibly offer RT.

So I’m taking the break from the injections and having follow up blood tests and appointment in 4 months time.

Arthur

User
Posted 08 Jul 2021 at 16:20
Great news Arthur - I hope you have a decent hormone holiday
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 08 Jul 2021 at 17:07
Nice one Arthur. Well chuffed for you

If life gives you lemons , then make lemonade

User
Posted 08 Jul 2021 at 19:25

Great news , hope it works out .

Thanks Chris

User
Posted 08 Jul 2021 at 21:03

Hi Arthur,

Nice to have a break from HT.  Hope it works well for you.

Steve 

User
Posted 09 Jul 2021 at 12:35

Great news Arthur. Enjoy being off the HT.

Ido4

User
Posted 10 Jul 2021 at 22:34

Hi Arthur

Enjoy the break and I hope it proves to be a long one. Have been on it for 4 years and have wondered about having a break from it.

Best wishes

Kevan

 
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