Hell ,it's been a long time since my last post,.....and things have been going so well that I had completely forgotten to go for my 6 monthly PSA test some time ago.
So I went last week.
There's always just a bit of trepidation involved in doing this simple blood test as one is aware that the result thereof dictates whether this journey is basically over (for now) or whether one will need to take another "step" in the process.
So many of my friends and contemporaries who have this lousy disease have been confronted with still rising PSA levels and resultant further uncomfortable ongoing treatment.
Well i'm really pleased to report that my PSA had dropped even further to a barely discerible 0,05 now, 2,3 years after the brachy!Wonderful news!!!
I contacted my urologist and asked whether i needed to come in and see him any time in the future and his response was to the effect that i am now clear!
We couldn't have wished for a better result and I've literally spent 2 x 10 minute consultations with my urologist since the op (none with my oncologist)
So,....unless this scenario changes in the future this might well be my last post.
At outset I had decided,via this blog,to map out the process involved and to place some emphasis on the difficult decisions that need to be made when one enters this domain of the big "C".
After 2 years of research after choosing a treatment option (brachytherapy) I optimistically titled this blog;
"PROSTATE CANCER-A POSITIVE STORY"
As it turns out it has been a long but very positive story, for which I am eternally grateful!
Perhaps positivity forms a part of the success of this trying time ?
The most important factor though,in my humble opinion,is to choose an understanding and competent surgeon.
Fortunately I landed up with the best !
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Hello Tony,
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog while searching for a site to hear others stories of their brachytherapy treatment.
It's great that you take the time to reach out to others seeking information such as me, and I thank you for that.
So if you dont mind, I'd like to hear your comments to a brachytherapy question I have.
I am a healthy and active 66 yr old, recently diagnosed with Gleason 3+4, Stage B2 cancer and hopefully will be advised that implant is the best treatment for me.
PSA has never gone above 9.2, and usually bounced between that and 4.5 over last 10 years.
Manual Biopsy 1-1/2 yrs ago was negative, but Fusion Biopsy 5 weeks ago showed the cancer spot.
Probably like most men, I would like to hear of their experiences with any ED issues.
I know that the answer can be all over the board and dependent on so many factors.
I imagine that just the thought of ED problems could itself cause some dysfunction, or anxiety.
Without asking too many specific questions, would you mind commenting on your personal experiences with this?
Two older guys I spoke with said they experienced no problems and that may well be true, but who really wants to admit to something like that?
Depending on how comfortable they are talking about it - maybe yes, maybe no.
I have a very understanding and loving wife who will certainly be part of my recovery from brachytherapy, if I even have ED issues afterwards.
Thank you reviewing this and commenting, and again for reaching out to others.
Max Blanchard
Hi Max,
ReplyDeleteAbsolute pleasure,...sounds like your “symptoms” or vital stats are very similar to what mine were.
There was a gradual drift upwards of my PSA over the years and I was diagnosed with 3+3 ( the 1st figure is the important one),so essentially your Gleason score was virtually the same.
I hadn’t quite gone into the 2nd stage on diagnosis and there was no sign of anything with rectal examinations.
As per my blog ,I haven’t posted for ages now as my PSA was down to 0,05 last time I checked and my urologist reckons I only need to send through a PSA reading annually now.
The after effects of the op were challenging at the time but I can safely say that I am totally free of side effects now (close to 4 years after).
No real ED issues apart from what one would normally expect from a 67 year old.I’m on a statin for high cholesterol which kinda has a bit of effect on this aspect.
Nothing that can’t be fixed with a small dose of the blue pill,....hardly ever need it.
In fact (very unusually I believe)I now have ejaculate ,....not sure why,....so pretty much as I was b4 the op.
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