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PSA increase from .01 to .06 Should I be concerned?

Posted by rnpalarino1 @rnpalarino1, 12 hours ago

Hello All:
I am a 79 year old male. Gleason score was 9, prostate removed and I was two years with a of PSA < .01. After two years biochemical recurrence, PSA eventually reached .93. PET Scan could not find anything. Docs said no radiation because I have a J-Pouch. I took Orgovyx for about 9 months. Some sleeplessness, hot flashes and some tiredness but I dealt with it, even though I couldn’t hit the golf ball as far. After two months on Orgovyx PSA went back to < .01. Doc took me off Orgovyx after a 9 month treatment, and after 4 months without Orgovyx, PSA went back up to .06. I see the doc on Friday. I assume he will put me back on Orgovyx. I have a great deal of respect for this group and would like any recommendations or thoughts.

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jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | 11 hours ago

This is not a huge jump in PSA, Considering you stopped ADT. What would be more Important would be to see the doubling time in the next few PSA tests. Your doctor may want to wait for that, rather than put you on Orgovyx Immediately.

I guess you will find out when you see him on Friday.

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rnpalarino1 | @rnpalarino1 | 6 hours ago
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This is not a huge jump in PSA, Considering you stopped ADT. What would be more Important would be to see the doubling time in the next few PSA tests. Your doctor may want to wait for that, rather than put you on Orgovyx Immediately.

I guess you will find out when you see him on Friday.

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@jeffmarc Thank you!

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