It feels like Friday...

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I woke early and went to the gym at work at 7 am today.  I was ravenous and had two breakfasts.

Neither of those things is relevant, but let's say I was already in a good mood when I received a call back from The Christie.  I was hoping to find out the results of a PSA test I took on January 26th.  My PSA score on October 15th last year when ADT started was 7.2.  My PSA score this week is 0.52.  I asked for verification - and got it.  Then I wrote it on my hand, like you do.

I've got a long way to go, but this has put a spring in my step today.

Glad to be able to share this with you all.

Chris M

  • Hello Chris ( 

    Yes, it's days like these that make life worth living!! Smiley. I am 4 years into my journey and have had PSA's from 0.29 to 182 and it's a great feeling when you get a reading lower than the previous one. The strange thing is that I don't worry about test results - well you can't change them can you.

    Brilliant result - and as you say time for a celebration - BeersWine glassCocktailChampagne glass.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Congratulations Chris, a great result, thanks for sharing.

    Long may it continue.

    Derek.

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  • Congratulations! Wonderful reduction and a great result. 

    G

  •  PSA has dropped nicely...

    All the best Chris...

    Jay

  • Good news is good news. Celebrate, it’s Friday everyday 

  • What great replies! From folks who understand. Thank you, and I wish you all (and your loved ones) well.

    Chris M

  • Hi Chris,

    my PSA readings may be of interest to you. I estimate that it would have been 18+ at the start of HT.

    9 Feb 2024                14.9

    3 Apr 2024                16.6

    14 Jun 2024              HT started

    11 Oct 2024              0.9

    24 Oct – 23 Nov       SGRT X 20    

    20 Jan 2025               0.06    

    17 Mar 2025              0.05

    4 Sep 2025                0.02

    12 Dec 2025              0.01 

    For reasons various I have now stopped my Prostap after 18 months instead of 24 (originally planned as 3 yrs, then reduced to 2.5). Risk of doing this said to be (in writing) "minimal".  I await my next PSA figure with interest !!

  • Good news!

    I am slightly envious of the two breakfasts....

    Steve

    Changed, but not diminished.
  • Hi moonrakerz (I’ve forgotten how to copy people's names),

    That steady decline is reassuring. I’ve become obsessed with facts and figures - I guess that's normal.

    My EBRT starts February 10th. Notebook out!

    Many thanks 

    Chris M

  • Blush It sounds grander than it was. My ’dirty breafast’ at work on Thursdays is less dirty now, of necessity. It's a 3-egg omelette and a slice of toast.

    Chris M