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Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 27, 2023 | Replies (36)
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After the RP the PSA went up to .09 and we did the PSMA PET CT Scan with radioactive dye, it was negative. I learned here that it's typically negative at that PSA level, until your up a bit more, the chances of the scan finding anything are pretty low.

So.. the radiation was the "surgical bed" I think they call it, and lymph nodes around the surgical bed for about the first 29 treatments, then the last bunch are just the surgical bed. (which I guess is the same as the prostate base).

If you click on the chart, you'll be able to see the entire thing. I have no idea why it looks like this...

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hammer101 | @hammer101 | Nov 30, 2022

Thanks for the additional detail, helps me understand what to expect if I have an increase in PSA going forward. Now that I have an example for the PSMA results, I will be investigating to understand this more. Sounds like your doctors are being very proactive in radiating the prostate base to ensure the cancer does not spread outside the prostate surroundings.

Have great week,

Jim

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