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Has anyone had the PSMA-PET scan? Was cancer found?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 4, 2023 | Replies (133)Comment receiving replies
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.
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Hi ,I had robotic RP almost 4 years ago,PSA now up to 0.24 ,Had pet/psma scan and something noted in 1 lymph node but not conclusive. local public health hospital oncologist recommends 25 X radiotherapy with ADT, private clinic recommend regular surveillance with PSA testing and if continues to climb when reaches about 0.4 to do another pet/Psma scan then treat with proton therapy. I am nervous and undecided,have you had many secondary effects from the radiotherapy and hormone treatment.
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I think we all have concerns about metastasis that are too small to be seen. You’ve done what needs to be done so far. Get your PSA checked at regular intervals. If you feel the need to do more, get a second opinion. A more aggressive doc might suggest a systemic treatment. If the PSA starts to climb, try to get a PSMA scan before it reaches 1.0 or 2.0 and go from there. In the meantime, live your life to the fullest. These days there are so many options to treat prostate cancer at any stage. Hope.