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Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 6, 2023 | Replies (172)
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@gfletch

Prostate removed 6/14/19 all psa tests since have been.01 had another psa Friday 9/3/22 came back <0.10ng/ml can’t get ahold of dr on vacation concerned about new results

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 4, 2022

Hi @gfletch, I can imagine you're concerned about the rise in PSA. Not being able to get a hold of your doctor who in on vacation compounds that concern. You've come to the right place to get some guidance and reassurance.

You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion:
– Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-prostatectomy/

I did this so that you can read previous posts and see the multiple reasons that may cause a rise in PSA. And also so you can easily connect with fellow members like @ken82 @mrbill @hoard @bruto1 @oumike @itterac @dandl48 and many more

As @kujhawk1978 advised @natem: "No reason to hit the panic button" to which @jdill added "but you should learn the facts and work with your doctor."

There are several reasons why one's PSA level may rise after being stable for a time. This article explains it well:
– PSA levels after prostatectomy https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323899.php

Was this recent test evaluated by the same lab as previous tests? Were you scheduled for a followup test?

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