Re: concern-- should I add avodart?
- From: Ed <Ed@xxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:52:46 GMT
On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:13:01 -0500, "MZB" <moo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I have BPH. I've been on flomax for about 10 years. It has worked FABULOUSLY
for me. No side effects, and quite effective. However, I have been having
increasing problems. My physician suggested adding avodart to the mix.
My concern is mostly the fact that I have a good track record of PSA scores.
I am concerned that avodart might artificially lower it, thus possibly
missing the much more serious prostate cancer.
Any thoughts on that? Is there a definitive multiplier that would allow me
to keep continued track of my PSA score, accurately factoring in the effects
of avodart?
As far as I know, your uro will understand the effect of the Avodart
and compensate for it. At least, that's what they do with Proscar. The
PSA comes down a predictable amount.
Also as I understand it, the diagnosis for cancer is tied to the rate
of increase of the PSA, not just its level.
Ed
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