Guest guest Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 A little about me- I am 48- ok- young- I know- strike one. 2 spots on the ribs- ok- strike two. I was diagnosed in 2009 and had a RP in October. The Post Op PSA was approx 8. After this I was put on Lupron, and due to my osteoperosis I was placed on Zometa as well each coming every 3 months. I knew the guy I was going to wasnt an expert- but I thought he wasnt giving me bad care. The PSA dropped to <0.1 for 6 months- went to .5- and then 3.4 all in 3 month intervals. Knowing I had one shot at this- I switched to Loyola University in Chicago- seeing a Doctor Flannigan who is the Dept Chair. In Aug of 2011 he added cassodex, and I am quickly below <0.05 for 3 shots- and have been on a vacation since March. I go in again in August and the way I feel, I would be suprised if it jumped- I feel really great. Which leads me to my queston- I had a dexa scan in Jan of 2010 which showed osteoperosis- and the note, a severe risk of fracture. Hence the Zometa. I had a repeat dexascan which showed completely normal. I just had this. Dr. Flannigan is leaning toward me forgoing the zometa- but having the bone mets- and the normal dexascan now- the Zometa was the only thing I was doing for this. I welcome any thoughts, I am scheduled at the end of the month- I just didnt cancel it yet- should I push for this- or just let it go, thankful that the osteoperosis seems to be a thing of the past (I know....for now). Thanks for the help- this board certainly informs all. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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