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@jayhall Not only is the number important (4.0 is normal psa top level) but is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075475/

Discussion: What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I am 64 with a Gleason score of 5. I have had one biopsy in which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942652/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Causes of rising PSA from 5.7 in Dec 2022 to 6.7 in April 2023 to 7.7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921649/

Discussion: Rising PSA number from 5.7 at Biopsy to 6.7 in 4 months with Gleason 6

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Unfortunately, even with the newer imaging, locating micro-metastatic PCa can be daunting. A rising PSA is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807026/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

Greetings: I am almost in a similar situation. I had a radical prostatectomy on 07/05 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966131/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

All things considered, remember that early detection equates to options, and options equates to reasonable path...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908427/

Discussion: Very High PSA: What might cause a sudden increase?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

I can relate completely; however, my surgeon was a renowned urologist/surgeon who actually taught and co-invented...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014899/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Outcomes - Report Card

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

My Salvage Radiation treatment was IMRT at Johns Hopkins; 37 txs; total 66.6 gy to whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223776/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 9:52am

john6stodolka, Some years ago they were moving away from PSA testing. My PCP at Mayo did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964932/

Discussion: Not that you would want to but if you could do it all over again?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

@gkm These are good questions for your friend to asked his urologist. His urologist seems to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154282/

Discussion: Is a PSMA-PET scan of value if you have already started ADT treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

@olanordman, you may also wish to read these related discussions: - Post prostatectomy: What do rising...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/335976/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2021

Interesting - did you test PSA after COVID or just after you got shots ? In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346884/

Discussion: PSA & Cold symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 12:16am

Good morning and thank you for your post. Given the limited information you have provided I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147076/

Discussion: Family History of BPH causing PSA numbers to spike

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

So good to read what you have to say, heavyphil. Jim is 71, good weight and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995107/

Discussion: Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

I will second what has already been said in several of the posts. Most Urologists believe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144908/

Discussion: My PSA Has doubled. What now?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

On the major web site for medical institutions and places like WEB MD you will see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971543/

Discussion: Bladder control was improving, now degrading.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

PSMA PET scans have greater accuracy at higher PSA levels. I think below .2 sensitivity is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917009/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Hello @justmetim52 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can understand you having concern in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645747/

Discussion: High PSA Levels: What is the cause?

Support Group: Men's Health

Posted: Oct 16, 2021

Access to PSMA-PET in Canada would vary province-by-province, I'd think. I've added the criteria for getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154569/

Discussion: Is a PSMA-PET scan of value if you have already started ADT treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

@vtduckman1 You will see that we can offer our personal experience but cannot guide you what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206511/

Discussion: At 81, high PSA: I don't think I want a prostate biopsy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 7:39am

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