Here is an intelligent discussion of this subject: http://www.yananow.org/UltraPSA.htm Fuller...
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jwwright
jwwright2
Apr 22, 2012 2:46 pm
Thanks, Fuller, That seems leaned toward not PBT. With Radical Pros, I can understand the problem in relying on a non specific, prostate specific antigen...
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Fuller
protoninfo
Apr 22, 2012 3:19 pm
Not to be argumentative here, and also please recognize that I am not a professional in this area of expertise: But I do not see, after rereading the complete...
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jwwright
jwwright2
Apr 22, 2012 6:23 pm
Yes, ditto. But I mean we (you and I) might be less concerned about exact PSA measurements. I wonder what PSA level I'd need to call PBT failed? Having surgery...
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lkauffm2
Apr 22, 2012 8:16 pm
Fuller Thot I was member of the group but not sure. Haven't received response from emails. Could u ck plse. Now recovering from prostate cancer. Bird Sent from...
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jerry_delaware
Apr 22, 2012 8:48 pm
"I wonder what PSA level I'd need to call PBT failed?" Phoenix criteria for biochemical failure: "a rise by 2 ng/mL or more above the nadir PSA be considered...
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Richard
richardlvance
Apr 23, 2012 12:41 am
Finally a study that includes protons. Due for completion 2013. Comparative Effectiveness of Management Options for Localized Prostate Cancer ...
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Fuller
protoninfo
Apr 23, 2012 2:35 am
Check the site; if you can post (and you just did!) you are a member. Suggest you check on a computer instead of the phone? Fuller...
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Fuller
protoninfo
Apr 23, 2012 2:37 am
OK but I still would want a trend! Fuller...
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DonM
donaldmuridan
Apr 23, 2012 4:50 am
Jerry, Very good news to hear your psa is undetectable. Thanks you for your email and encouraging information. My best, Don...
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John Roehm
jofroehm
Apr 23, 2012 5:11 am
 "So the question is, where is the PSA being secreted? If they don't know how can they suggest another treatment?" I think that development of metastases and...
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David
drb442003
Apr 23, 2012 3:57 pm
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR FIRST NAME OR "HANDLE," AGE, PSA, GLEASON SCORE, AND ANY TESTS RUN (like bone scan etc,), AND LOCATION: David, 67, 6.4, no gleason score,...
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Ron_L
rclewen
Apr 23, 2012 4:02 pm
Hi David... When I went to the CDH Procure Proton Center in Warrenville, IL for a consultation the last person I talked to was in the finance department. She...
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Gary Cordes
gjcordes
Apr 23, 2012 4:44 pm
Hi David, Hopefully, your biopsy results will be negative. I have BCBS of Illinois as primary. They paid for all my proton treatments at MD Anderson. There...
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zz Jones
zzzzjones
Apr 23, 2012 5:13 pm
This subject brings back memories: the day I was diagnosed in February 2000, the first phone call I made was to my health insurer... BC/BS of CA (Blue...
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Fuller
protoninfo
Apr 23, 2012 9:39 pm
Hi David. thanks for the information, that helps. Depending on biopsy results, you may or may not be in a hurry to get some form of treatment. What were the...
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jwwright
jwwright2
Apr 23, 2012 10:31 pm
I'm 1 yr out today and my PSA is 0.3. Down from 0.5 3 months ago. So I asked the Drs what criteria for failed at PTC and it's the same 2 ng/mL rise. Also where...
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jerry_delaware
Apr 24, 2012 12:02 am
"Also where does the PSA come from if PBT fails, and the opinion was from the prostate or from PCa cells that have migrated into bone, etc" Of course, that is...
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jwwright
jwwright2
Apr 24, 2012 2:46 pm
Just me, I would go with the ADT, since that seems to work for you. Good info to know - thanks. Regards ... From: jerry_delaware To: protoninfo@yahoogroups.com...
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David
drb442003
Apr 24, 2012 3:04 pm
... Thanks for the replies. My first biopsy was 10/10/08 and was negative. My psa at that time was 3.9, and my latest psa taken 3/20/12 was 7.2 and my...
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Fuller
protoninfo
Apr 24, 2012 5:31 pm
We will talk more after your results. Please check back in and we will discuss the Center options. Fuller...
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Richard Vance
richardlvance
Apr 25, 2012 6:45 am
David, Don't worry about insurance at this point. One thing at a time. They will pay for the biopsy and the consult whether at a proton center or some other. ...
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Ron_L
rclewen
Apr 26, 2012 8:55 pm
I called the CDH Procure Proton Center this morning to schedule treatment. I am scheduled to have the markers implanted on May 16 and and MRI and CT Scan on...
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Roxanne Herrera
rox201
Apr 29, 2012 1:21 am
David, Follow Fuller's advice... I received my PC treatment from Procure Oklahoma 18 months ago and my "one word" summary is their facility and staff are...
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David
drb442003
Apr 29, 2012 3:51 pm
Val: Thanks very much for the information. It helps to know someone who has had treatment there. How have the side effects been? David...
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Jim Simons
jim.simons...
Apr 30, 2012 3:32 pm
I live in Austin, Tx and investigated many facilities before treatment. ProCure in OKC was my choice; it is first rate. Jim...
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Roxanne Herrera
rox201
Apr 30, 2012 10:18 pm
David, I may not be typical but my side effects were very minimal (essentially zero) during treatment. I only experienced very mild fatigue during my last week...
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Richard
richardlvance
May 1, 2012 8:27 pm
Godspeed and don't forget about us after its all done. Richard Vance...
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Ron_L
rclewen
May 1, 2012 8:33 pm
Thanks, and I won't. If it's helpful I can update as I reach each milestone. ...ron...
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Fuller
protoninfo
May 2, 2012 12:19 am
Please do. It will be very helpful to many who may be undecided and wondering about proton therapy. Fuller...
