It has been awhile since I checked in... I am now 77 y/o and still kicking...
Dx 2007 - Gleason 3+3 - DaVinci RP
BCR 2010 - salvage radiation 64gys
AMS 800 2017 due to stress incontinence
Been monitoring PSA every 6 months since...
Google Doc summary of PCa history...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16zi7mhabhthbnwqt3ga12oyekn9zhofu5n-yox8svn8/edit?usp=sharingAlso have a profile on the Yana site
I am 18 years post treatment, 77 y/o and still doing OK. Living life well and active in backpacking and rock hounding. Even though my PSA has been slowly rising and reached 0.79 Jan 4, 2025, the doctors are not worried too much given my Gleason 6, current doubling time greater than 2 years, and my current age. They actually think it may be some left over prostate tissue that is benign and slowly growing.
My younger brother was diagnosed 3 years ago at Gleason 3+4 and with a large prostate. He chose radiation for treatment and also had hormone treatment to shrink prostate. He had significant issues and dislike with the hormone treatment.
Just had a friend that was recently dx with PCA at Gleason 4+4... Just starting his journey and I suggested this forum to research and ask questions.
Praying for the best for all my PCa brothers and their partners. Feel free to ask any questions. There is abundant life after PCa!