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Had salvage radiation 2 years ago: Anyone had a quick jump in PSA?

Posted by dontpanic67 @dontpanic67, Feb 18 9:29am

Had salvage radiation 2 years ago checked PsA .02 now 6 months ago was 00.32 Doctors want me to to recheck PSA in 4months anyone ever have a jump that quick

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dontpanic67 | @dontpanic67 | Feb 18 6:36pm
In reply to @jeffmarc "@northoftheborder While that is true The Certified Medical Examiner (CME) will evaluate whether your medication and..." + (show)
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While that is true

The Certified Medical Examiner (CME) will evaluate whether your medication and the condition it treats (e.g., depression, anxiety) allow for safe operation of a CMV. They may require a letter from your treating physician stating the medication does not impair your ability to drive.

I’ve been driving on it for eight years never noticed it being a factor.

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@jeffmarc Thank you for your support and information glad to know that 👌

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Jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | Feb 18 7:07pm
In reply to @northoftheborder "@jeffmarc Thanks — that's the way it works in Canada for flying. In the U.S., unfortunately,..." + (show)
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@jeffmarc Thanks — that's the way it works in Canada for flying. In the U.S., unfortunately, the FAA has a fixed list of banned meds for pilots. Firmagon is on it, and I assume the other ADT meds are as well.

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Interesting restrictions. I would have never guessed since I don’t have the fatigue, Anxiety or depression issues that some people have This sounds like something a doctor could decide based on individual side effects.

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | Feb 19 9:07am
In reply to @northoftheborder "@jeffmarc Thanks — that's the way it works in Canada for flying. In the U.S., unfortunately,..." + (show)
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@jeffmarc Thanks — that's the way it works in Canada for flying. In the U.S., unfortunately, the FAA has a fixed list of banned meds for pilots. Firmagon is on it, and I assume the other ADT meds are as well.

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@northoftheborder That’s so crazy, North…I had an (ahem) acquaintance who was a pilot (small plane) and I never saw him sober.
I’m sure the rules for operating a small plane are the same as for automobiles - don’t fly drunk! - but who ever tests a pilot before take off?
But even some commercial pilots slip under the radar and can look sober as a judge after 5 or 6 vodkas!
Phil

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