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Difference between "PSA" versus "Screening PSA" ?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 14, 2023 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
64 yrs old. Overall healthy. Was told by urology that tumor escaped to SV (seminal vesicle) after RP in April this year. I req to have PSA done very month. First PSA was 0.049 in June, 0.067 in July and jumped to 0.087 in August in two months. Although still un-detectable, oncology suggested ADT + RAD. Took bicalutamide a wk ago. Have no side effects so far, Waiting for hormone injection (Trelstar) in couple wks then radiation in couple months.
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As long as your doctor says a PSA test is medically necessary, Medicare and secondary insurance will cover it. Rising PSA generally means the PCa is spreading, but for you very slowly. Taking ADT is supposed to bring down the level of Testosterone which acts like fertilizer for PCa tumors I believe. Don't hesitate to get a second opinion (or even a third) from completely different providers (radiation oncologists). Tip: I always seek out the head of a radiation oncology department since they have the most yrs of experience. There are also certain foods that can lower Testosterone See 6 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels at this site https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-that-lower-testosterone Of the 6, I'd enjoy eating flaxseed and walnuts. Walnuts are great on oatmeal with some maple syrup.