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PSA rising even though on Prostap

Johnm
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I have been on Prostap3 for a few years to combat prostate cancer level 4, and it has maintained the PSA level around .8. Over the last few months the PSA is rising and is no 6.1 after 9 months. Is there any point in continuing to have Prostap injections now the PSA  has started to rise?

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    Hi Johnm, and welcome, I am in an almost identical situation to you, I have been on Porstap3 for three years, T4 N2 M1(a/b), PSA 0.08 until March this year, then 3monthly tests 1.04, 3.42, 5.19 and last one 6.31, I am still on Prostap3 only, as I believe it still has value, and my PSA is 2.0 above normal, we are all different, and I don't know four cancer history, but at my MDT meeting next week we will be going on Abiraterone, with either Prostap3 alongside or Olaparib, John my cancer is not curable, so my choices are all cased on getting more time, if you are on a curative pathway, mine may have little relevance, best wishes.

    Eddie

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    Eddie thank you very helpful, mine is also incurable and I have decided not try any other drugs. Old man now and ready to go, so question is does it help to carry on with Prostap or call it a day and get rid of some of the side effects like hot flushes which are a great nuisance. Thanks. John

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    Hi John, as i have got everything in place for when my time is short, I  have  every respect for you to make the right choice for you, I will say I had a bad time with hot flushes and took medroxyprogesterone, a 10 week course, but my flushes stopped within a month and never had one since, If you prefer a natural choice, Menoforce sage tablets from Holland & Barrett, Personally I would always put quality over quantity, but your decision is for you to make my friend. Eddie

  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I'm afraid as nurses here we cannot give a medical opinion or make treatment decisions as we are not involved in your care. It is best to ask the specialist team who will be in a better position to discuss this further with you.

    However, a rising PSA level may indicate that your prostate cancer might be starting to resist the hormone treatment .If this happens, you might hear your doctor saying that you have castration resistant prostate cancer or hormone refractory prostate cancer. Your doctor might suggest that you have a different type of hormone therapy, or start a different type of treatment. You can read more about this on our website.

    I hope this is of use. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

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