PSA down to .04

Oh cool. My first 2 post-op PSAs were both 0.05.

Great results. That is really low and should give you some mental relief Since it’s been dropping steadily.

you are doing fine. I understand what the doctors look for is a steady rise over 3-6 months...then they know it is time to investigate deeper. Otherwise, PSA levels can go up or down slightly...and that is normal..your PSA is on decline which is good..I wouldn't test more often than every 2 months- it will just make you crazy !

my last PSA was < .02 ( undetectable) but my doctor said after my radiation I might have a slight flare upward and to not be alarmed...I am prob gonna be on ADT 20 more months..finish radiation Dec 2.

Curious how are you all getting scores this low? I was treated with SBRT radiation at a major cancer center and my last few PSA tests came back at "< .05" and they tell me that's considered undetectable, as low as they can measure and very good for still having a prostate, but wouldn't it be more helpful to me to know if "< .05" is .01 or .049999?

@scottbeammeup The lab at the University of Rochester goes down to .02 so I would like to see < .02. Some labs go down even lower. Some people say they are at .008. < .05 is good, but I’m the type of person (engineer + generalized anxiety disorder) that wants to know specifically what my score is .

Those are great news : ))) !!!

Even the tiniest cancer remnants are dying off steadily and will continue to do so ! Just fantastic 🙂
You endured 2 treatments one after the other with almost no SA - that is reason for celebration on it's own, not to mention such fast and great results in PSA levels !
I am so happy for you John < 3, and may you soon reach whatever PSA number you wish for : ))) In the meantime try to concentrate on super healthy nutrition, relaxation and exercise : ) since all of those will help in the long run for achieving a complete and forever victory over PC.

PS: I hope you will post one of your paintings here soon ; )

@scottbeammeup depends on lab...your PSA essentially means 'non detectable' with their equipment..which apparently stops at .05...remember these labs do all kinds of testing.. so they are ok with their PSA work stopping @ .05..or .03 etc..no cause for concern or alarm

My radiation oncologist let me know that all the PSA tests should be done at the same lab to prevent differences caused by equipment or procedures. Anyway, I am sharing this advice to ease your mind and not place too much weight on those small differences on PSA measurements. Always check with the doctor who ordered the test.

Those are great PSA numbers! Glad to hear it, and hope it gives you some peace of mind.

@johndavis60
Seems by all these post lab results and what is considered undectectable is all over the place. I understand it has to do with the type equipment used.

But at Mayo Jacksonville anything below .10 is considered undetectable. They do not get into numbers below the symbol (not sure how to type that in) prior to .10

I think it is also important when we are talking about PSA tests to post if you have had RP and hormone treatments. Having a prostate you are going to have PSA and it is going to bump up and down normally. It makes a lot of difference also if you have had hormone treatments with your radiation.

If you had RP then PSA levels are a whole other thing as you no longer have a prostate making PSA. I did not have RP so cannot give my experience with that procedure or hormone treatments.