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Increased PSA. Prostatectomy Done. Alternative Treatment?

I had my prostate taken out April 1, 2013. It was aggressive 8 Gleason before the operation and went to 9 gleason after the operation. My Psa was 16 before the operation. It has now been about 51/2 months and my Psa reading are as follows: 4.2, 3.18, 4.20, 6.20. each month starting in May 2013. I just had blood drawn for another psa Sept. 20, 2013 and will find out Wednesday Sept. 25 when I meet my Dr. I am looking for answers as to alternative treatment if I need any treatment , not the traditional hormone etc, I live in Columbus Ohio, are there any good alternative Doctors or treatments in this area. Thanks you Bill Kitchen at YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 24 Sep 2013
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As your prostrate is operated probably for Prostrate malignancy and now that the PSA level is still n't within normal range it means may be there is recurrence/residual or metastases some where (may be lymph nodal/ ?skeletal) so further tests that will be recommended by your treating Doctor should be carried out and if there is need for hormonal therapy (which is best option if indicated).
However if you are not intending to undertake hormonal therapy I am sorry there is no scientifically approved alternative therapy available.
with best wishes from
Dr Chowhan
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Increased PSA. Prostatectomy Done. Alternative Treatment?

As your prostrate is operated probably for Prostrate malignancy and now that the PSA level is still n t within normal range it means may be there is recurrence/residual or metastases some where (may be lymph nodal/ ?skeletal) so further tests that will be recommended by your treating Doctor should be carried out and if there is need for hormonal therapy (which is best option if indicated). However if you are not intending to undertake hormonal therapy I am sorry there is no scientifically approved alternative therapy available. with best wishes from Dr Chowhan