@@alapahariveroutdoors thanks for kind words. You are doing the right things. I’m very impressed with science and health technology and has reduced my fears over time. Best of success on you getting rid of the cancer.

I believe after surgery PSA was 1.8, thus still some cancer in lymph nodes local to abdomen and some in the area where the prostate was. Radiation w/ hormone (Lupron) treatment was next steps and they brought PSA > 0.02 (undetectable). So Now it's a been a couple years later and my PSA has been undetectable until my past bloodwork 2 weeks ago with a PSA @ 0.8. Shocked me. My oncologist thinks it could be a false reading. Doing bloodwork in a month to re-evaluate.

@@kevinvitale8980 Hi , Thank you for the info. I also had prostatectomy and its been 10 months of being undetectable, although a couple of times Ive had a reading of 0.04, and back to undetectable. I dont know where you live but I would not wait a month to do a confirmatory test. PSA tests are maybe not extremely reliable but 0.8 is a large jump, if it is rising that quickly you can find yourself beyond 0.1 in a month, or maybe not. I would do a confirmatory test immediately, and if its same or higher get a jump on appointments for next step and not lose a month. This is just my experience Im not a doctor, I sincerely wish you Godspeed on this journey and this weird club we did not sign up to be members of. Cheers

@@alliaj1 doctors described it to me anything below 0.02 is considered the same as undetectable

@@prashant8767 I have been real good … until this past week… I just had my quarterly bloodwork and this time it read differently. It went from Undetectable (>0.02) to 0.8, in 3 months. Again, another mind F…k. We will do another bloodwork in a month. Hoping for an anomaly.

@@jimmyReesby How’d it go? Feeling better I hope.

@@jimmyReesby best off success to ya buddy. You can do this

@@joepasquarello1273 Because of my family history, my father passing from prostate cancer, my wife passing from breast cancer, both due to observational surveillance, my cancer prostate was coming out… I would definitely do it over. But I would do way more research and interview diligence, up front on my doctors and staff. Because of my work health coverage, I only looked at my hospital and their doctors to stay in the plan. While in St. Louis we had one of the top US cancer treatment facilities. My Surgeon and hospital had a ‘Standard Of Care’, which I found out was not the best. I still have E.D. and zero libido. In hindsight, I would have found the best surgeon cancer urologist and deal with working out of plan.

After radiation I was given a series of Lupron injections for 18 months. I handled it pretty well. I did get hot flashes… so weird. But the combo of the prostatectomy, radiation, and hormone treatment was all to my benefit.

@@antoniodelrey164 it’s Aug 2024 and I’m doing very well. Thank you and best of success to tackling this.

@@gospeltractslove Gautum Agarwal @ Mercy hospital in St. Louis/county

Hi Rick… I’ve been contemplating an update video… guess I should. Thank you for asking. I am doing very well. No reoccurrence. After I found new doctors for my follow up treatments (radiation & hormone) to wipe out any lingering cancer cells, I am happy to say my qtly bloodwork shows PSA undetectable. With my new oncologist ( I retired and moved to Florida), I will continue my regiment of eating healthy, exercising 5 days a week, and general living life right.

Why radiation treatment if your cancer was contained in your prostate?

@@jimmyReesby cancer was found not only in the area where the prostate was, but also a few lymph nodes in the abdomen area.

@kevinvitale8980 OH, I see. I must've been interrupted when I was watching your video. I'm so happy things have turned out well for you. God Bless You my friend.

I am doing very well. Thank you for your thoughtful words.

Well, how’s it all going?

@@tabcobra Had a few rough days. Gas pains in the shoulders. It just slowly goes away. Stirs up when I move around. Constipation for 3 days, finally out of that. Abdominal pain was also an issue for 3-4 days. Quit the pain killers (none were Opoids) and that may have helped. I really hate the cathether, comes out in 48 hours. It is like a pet on a leash that you don't like. Have scrotum swelling and trying to control with ice packs. Jury is out, still swelling with black and blue color. Hopeing that when the tube comes out the real recovery begins. Coughing is difficult due to the 6 holes in my abdomen. I hold a pillow over it and press to allow for the pressure. Glad the cancer has been removed. Doc said he had to take a major nerve out due to lessions. I'll know more when I see the doctor in 9 days and the biopsy results are back. It has been a rough time, but I didn't expect a rose garden. Thanks and take care.

@@rodgercoman4933I had it done six weeks ago. Moving around or standing all day makes my scrotum swell still after six weeks. Any similar result?

@@rodgercoman4933 oh the catheter…. I swelled up to the size of a small grapefruit as well. It was rough. I know what you’re going through, but remember you will get better. Takes time to heal, but it will all be in the rear view mirror soon enough. Best of success to you.

@@kevinvitale8980 I'm holding on. The incontenence and swelling are relentless. Seeing my doc today for my 15 day post op checkup and results of the biopsies. Wonder, how long did it take for the swelling to go away?

Other cancer? That doctor who did my surgery did not order a whole body scan. Just a pelvic and abdomen scan. I trusted his diagnosis and actions. Post surgery and follow up, I did not care for his or the hospital’s ‘standard of care’. I did find a new doctor and hospital.

Hello, I hope you are fully recovered and that everything is going well. They probably didn't scan your entire body because your Gleason score was between 6 and 7, but they are now at 8, 9 or 10, if they consider the PET scan. Blessings and I wish you the best.

I highly recommend the RU-vid channel Prostate Cancer Research Institute with Mark Scholz MD. The videos cover everything Prostate Cancer. I amazed how medical science is making great strides this particular cancer. While everyone is different, the institute provide a wealth of info. My radiation was designed with pinpoint accuracy. I had (2) lymph nodes outside the removed prostrate area. So I was radiated in just those affected areas with careful attention not to radiate organs around the area. This is one of the main reasons I found a new doctor. The original doctor/hospital had a ‘standard of care’ that they were going to want to treat like other cancers… just a blanket Radiation across the pelvic and abdomen. I did NOT feel confident with that treatment, things would go well. PS: I wake up 4-5 times a night to pee, because I drink a lot of fluids through out the day and evening. You got this.

​@@kevinvitale8980Grateful to know you're doing well.

Are you sure you want to do that? I'm in the same predicament, but am considering Active Surveillance or another treatment other than surgery. What are your Gleason Levels and PSA? Mine are a 3+3=6 & 3+4=7 (only 5% of the 80% is the Gleason 4. PSA is now a 9.1, up from 7.4 four months ago.

@@KENNIEMI Unfortunately my Gleason's is 4 + 3 with the growth in my prostate going from 5 mm to 10 mm in around 7 months. PSA has gone from 5.7 to 8.7 in the same period. I have been sitting on this for 4 years with active surveillance so its been hanging around for a while. I would interested to know what the catalyst was for it to increase its aggressiveness. Cheers, nice to chat.

@@kieranoloughlin oh I see. With the non-favorable 4+3, I cannot blame you for getting it removed. Best of luck and prayers to you. As you know, if we have to have a cancer, this is the one we want to have. Hope all goes well. Once you recover, if you're so inclined, I would love to hear back from you to see how it went. Take care.

@@KENNIEMI Thanks Ken, fingers crossed I guess. The situation is a no-brainier really. The next tricky bit is getting the right surgeon as you only get one shot at this. I will keep in touch all going well. Look after yourself.

I am doing well. It's May 2023 and I am done with hormone treatment. My PSA is undetectable. So from here on out I'm done with treatments. I have found a new Urologist since I have moved, primarily to watch over me for the rest of my life. I wish you well too. You can do this.

My Gleason score was 7. After the blood test, then did the imaging. Most of my prostate had cancer, with no indications it was beyond that. That news combined with my dad passing because of prostate cancer years ago, it was clear to me to take care of it completely. So, new doctor, new imaging and found cancer in a couple of lymph nodes… and signs around where he prostate was. New Doctor placed gold markers in me to help pin point exactly during radiation. None of that blanket radiation stuff. So no, my PSA did drop back to 4, where the expectations was non-detectable. Thus we took the step of radiation AND hormone therapy.

@@kevinvitale8980 how. Are you now

@@vic9098 I’m doin good Vic. I took my last hormone shot back in November. I need to do some bloodwork to verify my PSA is still undetectable. I also moved to Florida and need to find a urologist oncologist to watch over me from here on out. Thanks for asking.

@@kevinvitale8980 sounds good Kevin just curious how come you diddnt get surgery and just get it out of your body

@@vic9098 Sorry if I was not clear about that. First thing I did was get a Prostatectomy. The surgeon said he tried to preserve one set of nerves, but I still have ED. Then the standard of care treatment was very basic, so I sought out better treatment.

And best to you on your journey.

@@kevinvitale8980 Thanks Kevin. Just hoping for as smooth a recovery as is possible.

@@Benb55 Hi Ben Just wondering how your journey is going. And did you choose a treatment. I’m into my one year journey now. I had surgery and now going through Salvage radiation. Any way I hope your doing well on whatever path you chose.

@@tumalo710 Thanks for asking. I had 20 radiation treatments in May. It all went smoothly. Had a blood test after 6 weeks and my PSA dropped from 5.7 to 1.3. My specialist was happy with that. Have another blood test in January. All the best with your ongoing treatments.

My PSA WAS 6.17 and Gleason 3 + 4. Thanks for asking

Kevin can you please tell me the volume of the four. On your 3 + 4 = 7 Gleason. Also how many cores had the cancer? And if you had a.... PiRad how big was it ..the lesion. I am 70 years old have 3 + 4 = 7 5 cores out of 10. The volume of the fours were around 10%.. but I had a second opinion and the volume came back at 40%!!!! So now I am waiting on a third opinion!

I saw the one video of yours six Days after the surgery. And now this one. I sure hope I could find the one you're talking about. The one with the radiation.