Update on my Abby trial after two months.

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In January I began traveling to Atlanta as part of a clinical trial for Abiraterone. To date I have had three PSA tests in Atlanta and each time I have had a PSA five days later as part of my routine, monthly Oncologist visit in Kansas City.  The differences in the tests are reflected in the table below:

Date:     KC                         Atlanta:1/27      349                         2002/24      356                         250

3/24      403                         293

As you can see, not only does the overall number vary greatly, the percentage of change is completely different. At this point in time, we don't have much choice but to accept it. Looking only at Atlanta the encouraging aspect is the trend line is slowing. January to February my PSA increased by 25% month

over month. February to March my PSA increased 17%.  Looking at my KC PSA scores the January to February, the increase was only 2%. February to March my PSA went up 13%.More information and my thoughts are at my blog:http://prostatecancerat42.blogspot.com/2011/03/numbers-can-drive-you-crazy.html

The good news is my physical symptoms continue to decrease. No Advil, no aches or pains for the past two weeks!!We are going to listen to the Dr in Atlanta and give Abby at least six months.

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Every 16.5 minutes a man dies from the disease.