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The Episwitch sounds interesting, but concerned how it would baseline against traditional PSA tests. in my case, ill be looking for a undetectable PSA number - something below .05. probably millions of "traditional" tests done to determine post-RARP PSA. a baseline developed over decades. Will this newer test skew the higher or lower? or just more accurate? hope you understand the question....
Also, is this the test that can detect cancer in your bloodstream? Wasnt clear to me. i suspect there are others, bu this one looks unique in its breadth and accuracy. Am I reading that right?
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Their comments here sort of explain what you’re asking
The test can be used before, after and during treatment - even after complete prostate resection. In your case, a 'low likelihood' result could potentially help you avoid things like PSMA scans if your PSA indeed rises over time. A 'high likelihood' result could be indicative of recurrence, irrespective of low PSA.
Essentially, they’re saying that they can indicate the possibility of reoccurrence even though your PSA is low. While, the test has been FDA approved for Use before treatment it has not been approved for use after treatment. Doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.
You could ask your doctor if they know of a good test for reoccurrence possibility, Maybe the decipher test.