I think that all of the comments above are very good and thoughtful.
In reading them, I came to a thought that there is an emotional component to having and treating a disease like PCa.
And the merging of patient fears or beliefs with the medical guidelines in the management of the emotional aspect of disease management is what I see in this helpful thread.
I am conflicted about uPSA testing frequency: 3tbANoMx, G 9 w/EPE, 2 yrs of 3 month testing post SRT, all undetectable.
At my latest annual, I suggested moving to a 4 month testing schedule and received a lukewarm response from the CRNP that the RO preferred a 3 month schedule.
However, and this is the (longwinded point), clearly I have been advised and it is within my control to test every 90 or 120 days. Or 180 if I felt that way.
Paraphrasing @kujihawk1978, what are the risks involved with the decision, and how do you feel about taking on that risk?
I am not sure what I am going to do, but probably lean toward continuing 3 mo testing. I usually only worry about my PSA level after I test and until the results post; so 3 times a year would save me 1 anxious episode, and it would be valuable. However I am not emotionally ready to lengthen my PCa testing frequency, so I will continue with 3 month intervals, in treatment of my G 9 returning phobia.
Best wishes to everyone. I think that the right choice for you is the one with which you are comfortable.