I had my four monthly oncology visit today and the PSA is up a bit, from 7.4 to 7.7.
It all started Sunday a week ago when I noticed the appointment in the diary. Instant scanxiety. Starting earlier and much worse than prior episodes. I had a headache and felt like my head was under pressure. I was shaky and had trouble concentrating. Major anxiety made it difficult to function normally.
Fortunately, I had an appointment with my shrink on Monday. It was only my third appointment with him, but he seems like the real deal. He helped me with techniques to manage the scanxiety. I left the consultation with no anxiety, which lasted until a couple of days ago. When it came back I could manage it better. Still a way to go to overcome it completely, but I hope I will be better prepared next time.
I was pleasantly surprised to see my old oncologist back in the chair. He left some time ago. He did not see the slight rise in PSA as an issue. It is disappointing. However it does not mean much unless a trend of higher increases happens.
So, back to a “normal” life for the next four months.
Oh, I also mentioned in my last post the possibility of a clinical trial. This is now a non-event as my blood tests determined that my cancer is not hereditary.
Until next time, good health and happiness to all. Cheers, Phil
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