Would like to get a urology appointment

Posted by stu6060 @stu6060, Feb 6 3:55pm

Hello,
I had my prostate removed in 2007. Until last summer all PSA tests came back < 0.1 undetectable. Did some research and quickly found out that some labs measure PSA to more minute amounts so I went to an independent lab (Arcpoint) and got some tests done. .090, then .090 two months ago and then this week .110 Yikes , quite a big percentage spike in 2 months. My primary care physician at Mayo says my request for an appointment with urology was reviewed and they won't see my until I get a PSA of .2. I'm seeing people get treatment at lower levels and test results to more precise numbers. How do I get an appointment at Mayo urology sooner rather than later. thank you

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Prostate Cancer Support Group.

jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | Feb 6 4:47pm

The Reason for this is that the standard is, your PSA has to get to .2 before they do salvage radiation, So you really don’t need to speak to a urologist Since a radiation oncologist is who you’re probably gonna be seeing next. Maybe you can get an oncologist who Can guide your case through urologists and radiation oncologist. Mayo does that for you but you probably need to speak to some different people.

I’m sure you will get some good answers.