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Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: May 26 4:55pm | Replies (188)
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My medical oncologist says PET scan shows nothing if PSA < 4.0. Cancer cells can exist on the head of a Pin.

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robertmizek | @robertmizek | May 20 10:13pm

Respectfully my personal experience partially refutes the opinion of your oncologist. My PSA was 0.44 after RP. PET-PSMA clearly showed lymph node involvement. It is my understanding however that cancerous lesions may not show up on a scan if they are less than 10 cm in any direction.

I hope you’re being treated at a center of excellence. If you’re not or don’t have confidence in your own oncologist, I suggest that you consider investigating another care provider. Best wishes for success on your journey.

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