Re: List members I need advice

[Guest guest]

I would not rely on just one PSA reading for making the diagnosis of

prostate CA, particularly a reading after an infection. It is well know that

prostatis for example can elevate PSA significantly causing a false positive

reading. UTI undoubtedly could do the same. The PSA is a test with an

notoriously low specificity ( high number of false positives). An AMAS test

by Oncollab in Boston would be more helpful

If three or more consecutive readings are elevated over a three month

period,the PCA diagnosis could be entertained. But at age 84, this is

certainly a slow grower and does not necessitate any invasive procedures

(biopsy) which would only further increase the likelyhood of metastasis.

If I were 84 with PCA, I wouldn't treat it at all by any " conventional

methods " and would simply follow an anti-cancer nutritional program as you

have outlined and enjoy my life. There is NO data indicating that drugs,

surgery or radiation in someone with PCA at this age would extend life.

Randy

[Guest guest]

YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK! Now go to

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me afterwards. I am going to sleep now it is 1 am in NY

[Guest guest]

At the age of 74 and a positive biopsy, I agree with Randy completely on doing

anything radical. My urologist and I went round and round because he

immediately wanted to operate and it's my belief that the radical procedure at

our age doesn't add one single day to our life. I am on hormones however and

Lupron to try and shrink the prostate. My PSA has averaged 2.7 for the last 8

years and is now at 0.3, so I feel that I am on a proper course although the

literature clearly shows at our age sometimes the cure is worse than the

decease. Study all the data you can get your hands on and don't let anyone talk

you into anything. Make up your own mind above all, but do it after careful

study of all the facts. Good luck to you and good health as well. Wallace,

waj@...

BikeIce@... wrote:

> I would not rely on just one PSA reading for making the diagnosis of

> prostate CA, particularly a reading after an infection. It is well know that

> prostatis for example can elevate PSA significantly causing a false positive

> reading. UTI undoubtedly could do the same. The PSA is a test with an

> notoriously low specificity ( high number of false positives). An AMAS test

> by Oncollab in Boston would be more helpful

> If three or more consecutive readings are elevated over a three month

> period,the PCA diagnosis could be entertained. But at age 84, this is

> certainly a slow grower and does not necessitate any invasive procedures

> (biopsy) which would only further increase the likelyhood of metastasis.

> If I were 84 with PCA, I wouldn't treat it at all by any " conventional

> methods " and would simply follow an anti-cancer nutritional program as you

> have outlined and enjoy my life. There is NO data indicating that drugs,

> surgery or radiation in someone with PCA at this age would extend life.

> Randy

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