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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 4 7:50pm | Replies (48)
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Jeff -- Just a request for clarification: can bike riding affect his PSA since he's had a RARP and his prostate is gone? I'm just curious if you've heard of that happening or if you just missed that he already had a RARP. Thanks.
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I encourage you to look into this yourself
I used this search
Can riding a bike before a PSA test cause a higher rating after a prostatectomy
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Yes, riding a bike before a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test can potentially lead to a higher PSA reading, even after a prostatectomy. While the prostatectomy removes the prostate gland, any residual prostate tissue or inflammation can still be affected by physical activity, including cycling.
This is not news to me. After attending advanced prostate cancer online meetings for years, I have heard this story over and over. Some prostate cancer patients love to ride their bikes, They have been warned that doing it before a PSA test can cause higher results.