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Masturbation post prostatectomy and radiation. Will it affect PSA?
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Hi James. When I have PC questions I often defer to my A.I. friend. When I placed your information about a prostatectomy 6 years ago, pelvic radiation 2.5 year ago and PSA values in the 0.03 to 0.06 range my A.I. friend provided a "generally reassuring" response in the following two paragraph excerpt:
PSA values in the 0.03–0.06 ng/mL range two years after prostate bed radiation are very low and remain well below standard biochemical recurrence thresholds used after prostatectomy and salvage radiotherapy, so they are generally reassuring if stable over time. That said, the ideal postoperative target is undetectable PSA on an ultrasensitive assay, and the pattern over serial tests (flat vs. steadily rising) is more informative than any single number in this low range.
A stable PSA hovering between 0.03 and 0.06 ng/mL over multiple draws is commonly considered low and compatible with good biochemical control, given that it remains far below the 0.2 ng/mL definition of recurrence used post‑prostatectomy and after salvage radiation.
Your walking habits also sound great and admirable. I think you're on an effective path.
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Ken , thanks for the information. Well thats cool ! Is that Grok or ? What AI do you use . Yes, it gave me a 'pass' I do think. Just got back from a Hike here now at 355 pm . Went early today. Got a good sweat going and dogs look tired. I love hiking , the Dogs tend to love it too. I am blessed with great birds, fishing, and trees to look at while hiking. Eagles galore today and early Salmon in the creeks the dogs were chasing. Vancouver Island has a special climate for this far north ! I spend 6 months a year in Canada(Vancouver Island) for the most part, and I love it. Tax heavey here and the politics suck, but like I said I am only here six months out of the year and overseas in Southeast Asia usually for six months out of the year. I hike over there as well. The only down side is I miss my dogs while I'm away, however, the boy looks after the dogs really well. He is a hiker as well , so I dont think they miss me that much ! HA!! Tomorrow Im up at the Aquatic centre with the gang doing a swim and sauna . I love life, but Gezzz I get anxiety when I get my PSA test . My father passed away from prostate cancer about 25 years ago. I was his caregiver. I was there when he passed away and pulled the shoots over his body. I think I got my anxiety from being his caregiver.? I have renamed the PSA test too, "Patient Source of Anxiety ". The night before is tough ! Thanks again for your Bot review , I may try it on mine via Grok . Take care, James on Vancouver Island .