The VA switched labs and I got .04 and freaked out...The doctor told me that it is the same as undectable....
Coming up on 11 years still Zero PSA....Also just healed from colon cancer.... All the glory to God...
Yeah I know what you mean.... I have been using the VA for all my tests, and a couple of months ago they changed to Quest. Lab Test: PSA~Siemens Atellica Lab Type: Chemistry/Hematology Ordering...
I had 39 rounds and no side effects...
I was getting mine for years once a month....Just started in Jan once every six months...love it... same side effects, no energy, hot flashes (not bad)....
Make sure they are using the same lab....My MO switched labs and freaked me out. He told me the reading of .03 is undetectable with this lab.... check it out...
He said they have proven no difference in one month or six months... He said I am doing great.......
see my update on top...
Cyclone-ISU I was hoping you would answer. I so apricate your input.... I am going to see the Doc on Tue, so I will ask him.. He really is a great doc. you get so used to it being indictable that...
Thanks my T was 07 so it hasn't gone up at all....
UPDATE... The doctor said that the VA changed labs and now the range is TESTOSTERONE <7.00 PSA 0.04 ng/mL (0.04-4.00) Old range was PSA <0.010 ng/mL (0.01-4.0) He said both are undetectable So I have...
I had my pet scan when my PSA was .05 and that is when they found nodules in my lungs.... That was 2020. Now after 4 years on ADT no cancer in my body.........
Cyclone-ISU Well said.... now this month it is ten years...... yes on ADT and meds, but no cancer in my body... God does answer prayers.... This site has helped and given me comfort during my...
Set up for a colonoscopy on April 9th to see what is going on.... still a problem...
been having so much trouble with constipation... Nothing really works... The GI doctor did a xray and showed impact in my bowl... now they want to do a colonoscopy to see if I have a blockage......
Yeah I am 100% plus smc.... I lost some time also, but ended up getting a years worth at 100% I am P&D...
Well it has been 2.5 years once a month shot. Had appointment with doctor at the VA and he said since my last cat scan a few weeks ago showed no cancer in my body he suggested I go to a once every 6...
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Just got the results of my CT scan...... No evidence of metastatic disease in the bone.... Thank You Jesus[b]...
Just had Xray of my right hip that has been bothering me. This has been a problem for years since I had surgery many many years ago... In the past my ct or xray showed prior surgery and Bursitis. But...
Went from stage 2 to 4...
My Trigylcerides are high 286... but my cholesterol is normal...Some are saying it is because of ADT?...
Boomer, so happy for you... I am in the same situation. My VA MO gave me choice to go every 3 months or 6 months, but said since I am doing great now it is up to me.... Well if it ain't broke don't...
Yes my friend..... I am taking them over about one hour.... It has been ok........
Taking four of these large pills give me the heaves and throw up sometimes. Why do you have to take them all at once. Can't you spread them out over a couple of hours....
The lung mets where gone this last time I had a pet scan last month.... it is a little over three years. I was driving down to Atlanta for the 4th of July, and my phone rang.... It was a nurse from...
My MO told me on my last visit that there is no cancer running around in my body now... the nodules melted away in my lungs. I said so am I healed and he said not.... "once you have gone to stage 4...
On my way to heaven I will send you a farewell when it happens...
It has been 3 years since my last scan...... RESULTS: Impression: No evidence of metastatic disease in the chest, abdomen, or pelvis. I am proclaiming I am healed..... Thank You Jesus...
you are leading us all on with hope..... Thank you...
Cyclone-ISU you are the constant encourager. You help me when I was diagnosed stage 4 back in 2020. I am here too thanking God for all the ways medicine has gotten to the point where we read of many...
I get my PSA checked every three months.... I see the doctor then..... other two months just get my shot.......
Cyclone-ISU Just wondering if you have had any vacations....... My doctor has mentioned it to me.... I think he is giving me the option. The once month shot and 4 pills everyday has become part of my...
I don't know how to overcome this... after walking for about 5 minutes I need to sit because it hurts on my right side hip. If I have to get down on the floor for something, well I can't get back up...
My doctor after two years as indictable thinking of putting me on a every six months shot, but still taking the pills every morning....
3 years this coming may..... Under control...
For me it is because of treatment and testing that I have peace of mind. My doctor says it isn't cured but under control. I will take it........
Sorry all. Yes taking the four pills one at a time with some space between them has helped. Still sometimes after taking them an hour or so I get some dry heaves........
Happy and Grateful this Thanksgiving. Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2020 and sitting here thanking the Lord. I am leaning on the revelation of standing on His Word. His Word is real and sustains...
Lately I get twinches of feeling like I want to throw up. The feeling isn't nausea but up around my throat. I have thrown up a few times in the morning. I have been taking my 4 pills slowly, so not...
I hope everyone here that is a veteran is taking advantage of the VA. What else is great is that because I get everything from the VA I don't need Medicare. That means I get an extra $140 a month on...
The way my doctor told me is it is called "under control" no cancer running around in my body...
NO NO NO. Been on it now since 2020 and doing good... Having the time to watch my grandkids grow up is all worth the SE...
thanks for the input. I am a physical wreck... I can't walk more than 10 minutes and have to stop because of pain in my hip.. I am overweight. no motivation to exercise or diet. not a big sweet...
My A1c is 6.2. I am 76 years old......
So the past few years my glucose has gone upto 128... my wife is concerned.... at my age should I be...
I got it 2 months ago. took Paxlovd. Had a bad cough for one week and that was it........
Mine was similar, never got a T reading..... since 2014 my history in my signature...
I am on ADT and I took Paxovid. No problems and it worked........
My T is staying low on the ADT I am on... see my signature...