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We had dad's PSA done and it has increased from 0.10 to 0.43 which has got us worried.
Mar 2010 - >500
Jul 2010 - 0.04
Aug 2010 - <0.04
Oct 2010 - <0.02
Jan 2011 - 0.10
Mar 2011 - 0.43
Testosterone level is now 0.1
In Jan it was <0.1
We also had his bone scan and ultrasound done.
The bone scan showed that some metastasis is remaining in shoulder and knee joints and lumbar vertebra.
Ultrasound showed the prostate has further shrinked.
--> We are confused and worried at the same time. Should we be releived by bone scan report (Dad had widespread metastasis at the time of diagnosis in March 2010 and now it remains in shoulder and knee joints and lumbar vertebra) and further shrinkage of prostate OR still be worried about increasing PSA.
--> Can the metastasis remaining in bones cause PSA to rise? If yes, should we suggest more Zometa infusions to the doctor?
We will see the urologist over the weekend. but your thoughts are valuable.
Please suggest what should be the course of action now.
Dad had orchiectomy and is now on Bicalutamide (50mg) + Dutasteride.
