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Rising PSA immediately following RP
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: May 28 8:23am | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
I just received my pathology report from my RP last Tuesday. The good news: my lymph nodes are cancer free.
The concerning news: my Gleason score was re-graded to 4+5 after the initial biopsy came back 3+4. My doctor called me to tell me that there was some cancer in the prostate capsule. He said he got it all and would be doing regular PSA monitoring. There is a 20-25% chance of cancer. If my PSA goes up at all then radiation treatments will be necessary.
I will be meeting with him tomorrow to discuss this and learn more about this and have my catheter removed.
Has anybody been in a similar situation? Any suggestions? Thank you
Replies to "I just received my pathology report from my RP last Tuesday. The good news: my lymph..."
See what your nadir is after your first PSA test.
Watch see what it does overtime if it starts to gradually increase I would suggest getting radiation treatments to the prostatic bed. Good luck!
Yes usually minimum 6 months 2 - 3month duration Lupron.
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I recommend reading the post on the topic of rising PSA after RP. Very relevant information to your questions that can be helpful to read before your meeting with your doctor.