Active Surveillance

Just got the results of my first PSA test since being diagnosed and going on active surveillance. My PSA has actually dropped a little - down to 3.16 from 3.48 back in January. So I am continuing on with AS with the next follow up PSA test in 6 months - likely to have a follow up biopsy shortly after this. For anyone considering AS I would like to share my initial experience. The wait time to the first follow up PSA test was very stressfull to me in that I was worried daily that I had made a bad decision and that the next PSA test would prove it so. Now that I have made it to my first milestone the relief is tremendous and I now feel much more confident in my decision. So anyone considering AS should factor in the wait time to that first milestone - it can be very stressfull.

My heart goes out to those of us in the club who have been faced with the diagnosis of PCa or the probable diagnosis of PCa.

As one who is on the mainline for a PCa diagnosis (2 cores of 12 HGPIN positive) I am actively exploring the AS alternative. My PSA went from 5.3 in Nov 2008 to 6.2 post biopsy in Feb 2009 to only 2.7 in July 2009. I have been consuming Vitamin D, Pomegranate pills, Green Tea extract, Omega 3, Zyflamend, tomato paste and broccoli sprouts and finally curcumin and black pepper (piperine absorbs more curcumin). I am very curious about what other supplements those attempting to delay the, op or no op, decision have been taking. Thanks, HGPINer.

HGPINer,
You should research the Budwig diet to add to your regiment. I didn't do the entire diet but did do the cottage cheese/flaxseed oil combo while waiting for surgery. My pre surgery gleason was a 9. The remaining cancer was rated a 7.
Hope this helps!

Amen to JoeyG. Do your homework because those promoting these supplements will not tell you all you need to know.
Probably the most proven thing that you can do is to follow a heart healthy regime of diet and exercise. Whatever your lifestyle, a PSA that decreases is good news.