Anyone In 50'S After Prostatectomy With Risen Psa

At age 50, my husband had a radial prostatectomy after diagnosis of Gleason 7, and PSA of 18. He had one lymph node with cancer. Now 3 1/2 yrs later his PSA is starting to rise from 2.5 to 5.3 in 3 months. He is probably going to have castration surgery. Anyone out there with similar situation? Did you opt for castration or hormone therapy? Anyone tried CTCA in Tulsa for this situation? We need advise from someone who has been through this phase.

I have a friend in his mid-50's with a similar situation. He has been on casodex and lupron then recently went to chemo, a variety of chemicals, not sure which, and has had very good results. Had prostatectomy 3+ years ago. Also did radiation of a specific tumor. Has tolerated the chemo pretty well. You may want to talk with him. I think the orchiectomy and the Lupron etc. have about the same effect and results. My testerone dropped to about 16 (compared to a normal level of 300 to 450 or so)on just Lupron. I have been in remission since the surgery 3 years ago, but had a little blip on my last PSA. His name is Russ. Tell him Pat suggested you talk with him.
Take Care,
Pat

Pat,
How can I get ahold of Russ? I want to find out about his chemo. Thank you, Frank

Hi Frank,
I don't want to overstep my relationship with Russ, so I will forward this to him and let him know you would like to communicate with him, and I am fairly sure he will get in touch with you. So let me know if you would like to do that. Good luck to you.
Pat

Thank you for replying to my question about
chemotherapy according to your experience
with Russ. Your rapid response is really
appreciated.