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Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: May 26 4:55pm | Replies (188)
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@3185

Radical open prostatectomy 10 years ago. Levels and risings low for years. Recently, readings went from 0.13 in May of 2021 to 0.28 in February 2022. Is that much increase in 9 months reason for concern ?

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3185 | @3185 | Feb 16, 2022

3185 Have you consulted an Oncologist ?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 26, 2022

Hi @3185, I assume you got some of your answer in the responses in this discussion. As many have reported there can be a variety of reasons for rising and falling PSA values. While PSA is a useful indicator, it must be coupled with other diagnostics if there is reason for concern. Only your oncologist can determine whether your increase from 0.13 to 0.28 over 9 months warrants further investigation. Have you discussed this change with your oncologist?

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