PSMA Pet is much more accurate in detecting cancer outside the prostate than Bone or MRI. I had done extensive research before I saw oncologist or radiologist and knew I wanted PSMA. Because wait time to obtain Pet was 2+ months, went ahead with bone and MRI since those could be scheduled quickly. Radiologist indicated that bone and MRI would not have been necessary had PET been available quickly. Happy I did all! Also, had Decipher genetic test which I would highly recommend if your insurance will cover. Best to you!

Bandit,
I had surgery a year and a half ago(robotic in March of 2021) a psma scan detected cancer in 1 lymph node. I started lupron a year ago July. I had 37 radation treatments in Oct/Nov fall of 2022 my psma scan indicated the lymph node. Ive been at 0.02 psa since January. I understand that is lowest possible reading. My gleason score(interesting word score!) is 9.

I received a .2 psa, 8 years post RP. My psa went to .3 a few weeks later and had the PSMA scan. They think they found it and radiated the area. The Radiologist said it was non-conclusive, but I think they believe that was it in the lymph mode. Unfortunately not where I was hoping, but hopefully they got it early, or they didn't really find it, but treated the entire area anyhow. My concern is micro-metastasizing. I went the 37 radiation treatments and have about 1 month to go on Orgovyx, 6 month total.

Hi, PSMA PET was done d/t psa .20, .24, .24; prostatectomy 8 yrs ago; psa didn't go up until 2023; Rad One suggested 8 weeks of radiation. Need to talk to him again. I'm thinking pelvis? What's your current status? Any treatment?