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Concerned that I have hit BCR
Diagnosed at 52. PSA 2.5. 4+3 with cribrifrom and IDC. RALP. clean margins, 5% tumor volume, no lymph or sv invasion.
My onc uses a lab for < 0.03 and I have undetectable for 2 years. This week though my PSA was 0.04. I am sad, angry and scared. Is my cancer back on? I am meeting my onc for annual checkup this week. What should I be asking him?
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A quick update - I am making progress mentally- have been daily on the bike every morning, doing EMDR therapy, and have been reconnecting with friends and helping them. I want to thank this community for the support, I am re-reading some of the replies now in my improved state and they are super encouraging. Thank you to those who replied,
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4 ReactionsWell - those are just wonderful news : )))) !!!!
I am so happy to hear that your hard work and perseverance in finding help for yourself payed off with great results : ))) !
Wishing you a continuum of good days and of having fun with friends and enjoying riding your bike 🙂
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1 ReactionWhat you just asked
Is my cancer back?
My guess is the doc will tell you it may never really left your system entirely but the micro specs of it are so indolent that it took two years for your PSA to go from .03 to .04. He may also say at such low test result levels it may be .03 today w another test just like the previous one had that registered .04
I'm sure your doc will have very reassuring news for you
Good luck!!
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