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PSA never reaching undetectable

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 25 1:50pm | Replies (9)

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@mlandry

Maybe I didn't explain it well enough- I realize *after* treatment the PSA will be higher, my concern is that while still on ADT, the PSA never got below .1, which my understanding is that it should, if things are going the way they are supposed to. Here's what AI says when I looked it up after watching the video: AI Overview

If a patient's PSA level is not undetectable while on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), it means that the prostate cancer is still detectable and not completely suppressed by the treatment, potentially indicating a less favorable prognosis and the need for further evaluation or treatment adjustments; a detectable PSA level on ADT could suggest the cancer is progressing or may not be fully responding to the therapy.
Key points about a non-undetectable PSA on ADT:
Potential for progression:
A detectable PSA level, even if low, can signify that the cancer is still growing and may eventually progress to a more advanced stage.
Monitoring required:
If PSA is not undetectable, close monitoring with regular PSA tests is crucial to track any changes and assess treatment effectiveness.
Further treatment options:
Depending on the situation, additional treatment options like radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or newer hormonal therapies may be considered for patients with a detectable PSA on ADT.

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What does your dr say about this? He/she’s the one who should know.