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What PSA to expect 2-3 months after ending Radiation.
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@vircet I was comparing notes with bens1. His PSA was 0.8 two yearsbe over after radiation, 0.61 two years and 10 months after radiation, then it rose to 0.7 in his 3-year mark. Based on what my oncologist told me, bens1 nadir with be 0.61 and even if it kept rising after that in small increments (as is expected in my case after nadir), it will not raise an alarm so long as the rise is explainable with a corresponding increase in testosterone.
From other readings of posts in this forum, the PSA should not be over 2.0 at any point after nadir. Others who have been in this journey longer than the two of us can correct me.
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@vircet Excellent posts, bud…your analysis of the PSA vs T equation shows just how different it is for men who’ve had radiation as primary tx vs surgery.
You STILL have a prostate so you will still make PSA; and even with ADT, the ‘healthy’ cells will still survive and do their thing depending on your level of T…
With no prostate, the math of rising PSA is somewhat easier to understand since the amount of T doesn’t matter.
I tell you, no matter which entree you choose from the menu, anxiety and stress will be a constant side dish for a long time…Best
Phil