My PSA level has risen over recent months while on hormone therapy. I have had MRI, bone and ct scans this week but not had results. Can a different hormone bring the PSA under control? Also what is the likely next treatment ?
Hi Johnsy251, and welcome, Can i ask if you have had, or are waiting for a prostate biopsy and when exactly you started your meds and injections and the date of your PSA rise,
Hi. I had bioosy when originally diagnosed. Started Firmagon in November 2021 and had 6 rounds of chemo. My Psa started to rise in July 2023. Thanks for your reply.
Hi Johnsy251, Firstly i am not an expert though did 15 years in healthcare/ cancer care. As nurse Celine suggested, hormone therapies often become less effective 18 to 30 months in as the cancer cells adjust to them. I am sure as your MDT will also know of your PSA rise and they will be monitoring and discussing your situation and what treatments will be best for you, I know a lot of people who's HT was changed with very good results but as for you, i would only be guessing, best left to the experts. take care
Hi Johnsy251, Firstly i am not an expert though did 15 years in healthcare/ cancer care. As nurse Celine suggested, hormone therapies often become less effective 18 to 30 months in as the cancer cells adjust to them. I am sure as your MDT will also know of your PSA rise and they will be monitoring and discussing your situation and what treatments will be best for you, I know a lot of people who's HT was changed with very good results but as for you, i would only be guessing, best left to the experts. take care
