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Greetings,
Diagnosed 8 years ago at age 56, PSA 23, Gleason 9.
IMRT , 2 years ADT (Zoladex), to undetectable PSA
biochemical failure after about 4 years
TURP after complete urinary blockage
Monthly Firmagon for 6 months
3 months vacation, then when PSA rose sharply: 6 more months Firmagon to present.
Current PSA 9.04 (PSA was 5.79 six weeks ago), Testosterone less than 0.5.
Welcome suggestions, before my meeting with oncologist next week.
I don't know if you will be able to afford it or if it would be available to you, but your case is, I suspect, one of systemic (or metastatic) PCa where the met sites are not identifiable. If so, Zytiga may work as well for you as it has done for me.
