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

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Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

@itterac, Finasteride is typically used to treat the symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostate hyperplasia). It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914068/

Discussion: Anyone else on Finasteride?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

PSA 5.3 Gleason 9 Bio reoccurrence 90 days post Radical Prostatectomy

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Discussion: Has anyone had PC that is very aggressive and a very low low PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

I am 81yo and had a radial prostatectomy in September 2018. I have always had low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919778/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I had three of these biopsies over a period of 4 years of active surveillance. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951430/

Discussion: Your experience during & after Transrectal Prostate Biopsy (TRUS)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I can only tell of my experience. I had a radical prostatectomy in 2008 and like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960097/

Discussion: Post RP Treatment Recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Radiation does not drop PSA instantly, it gradually drops.... Radical prostatectomy should be zero PSA

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Discussion: What care, tests, treatment and follow-up do you have after radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

I am doing very good, back to normal one year later. I give all the credit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964502/

Discussion: Post radical prostatectomy (RP) Challenges

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Biochemical Recurrence (BCR) after prostatectomy is not uncommon and often defined as PSA greater than .2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973812/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

@dontpanic67, I moved your question about fluctuating (and slowly rising) PSA 3 years after prostatectomy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976083/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I'm chuckling at the thought that any of us would know enough to answer your question....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998425/

Discussion: The situation after Zytiga

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 12:07pm

Hi, your question seems simple, but the answer is complicated. First it’s easy to react to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003055/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 1:44pm

First I agree with bjroc about not rushing to Pca treatment because of the BPH. So,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004198/

Discussion: Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Options If You Have BPH Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 1:08pm

@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

Newbie here, Previously diagnosed with BPH in 2017 by our family GP Dr because of nocturia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013726/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 11:41am

I am 70 had a robotic prostatectomy 9/22. For the first year every 3 months my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017624/

Discussion: Typical Plan When Post RP PSA goes from < 0.02 to >= 0.02?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 7:35pm

Obviously, the choice is yours… 52yo was diagnosed 2/23 with Gleason 4 after PSA of 10,...

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Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

Biochemical Recurrence (BCR) after prostatectomy has been defined as PSA rising from undetectable < .1 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995397/

Discussion: PSA detectable 18 mos after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 7:58am

Treatment options are a personal decision, but it is hard for me to understand why a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795227/

Discussion: Is a biopsy only way to diagnose prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

PSA is much easier than a colonoscopy...no preparation, no sedation, no risk of side effects ....

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Discussion: Do you tell others now to get a PSA?

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Posted: Mar 23 11:21am

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