On 4/22/2008 Thoosier wrote:
Your decision to consult an oncologist is certainly a correct one. This result is, sadly, too common. There are other hormone manipulations which may result in psa reversal or stability. Flutamide, high dose casodex, DES or other feminine hormone treatments, ketoconazole (high or low dose) among others. In addition many men use celebrex, pomegranate extracts (or juice) vitamin D supplementation and diet. A test of his testosterone is worthwhile. I had a seemingly effective LHRH treatment and then discovered my T was at 52 ng, not the optimal, or even minimal, result.
My husband had a testosterone test last fall and it was down to the level his doctor wanted.He was on the lowest dose of casodex possible. we know the next step may be chemo,but we are trusting our Lord for the what ever He has in store for the 2 of us.
Carol mac