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Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: May 26, 2024 | Replies (188)Comment receiving replies
Hi @aakrogstad and welcome. A rise in PSA, however slight so easily creates concern. I can imagine you're scared. I'm tagging @dandl48 @hoard @horace1818 and @ken82 to offer their thoughts.
A single elevated PSA measurement in a patient who has a history of prostate cancer does not always mean that the cancer has come back. Your doctor may look for a trend of rising PSA level over time rather than a single elevated PSA level.
The waiting part is the hardest. Do you have ways to distract your thoughts or calm them?
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My prostectomy was 17 years ago. My psa level was undetectable until my recent test. It is now elevated.
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@aakrogstad @colleenyoung Colleen, you might want to edit your post to read .3 instead of .03 that you have posted. With regard to the rise in PSA to .3, I personally would wait the 6 months although it would be stressful for me also. I'm not a doctor just what I would do. I had SBRT for my Prostate cancer back in September 2020 and I did stress out waiting for my 6 month PSA test in March that came back at <0, now I'm waiting for my next PSA scheduled for September with a little less stress. Best of luck,
Dave