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@brianjarvis I did not mention PSMA Pet Scan in my post above. That was another poster....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356763/

Discussion: Prostrate cancer symptoms in male aged 76

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2025

Routine physical March 2019. PSA 136. Urgent appointment with urologist but took 3 months to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006170/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

I was on Lupron for a short period of time when I had to stop due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831625/

Discussion: Enzalutamide (Xtandi): Anyone have experience with this drug?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

Hi @aakrogstad and welcome. A rise in PSA, however slight so easily creates concern. I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602864/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2021

Welcome @dpybarra, you'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion where @hoard was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/671006/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2022

Interesting…..i have 2 friends who had treatment with a Gleason 6, one has considerable regret. So,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878734/

Discussion: Under what circumstances is it OK to treat Gleason 6 ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

@kujhawk1978 Thanks very much for your insights. Much appreciated. FYI on activity that prompted RT in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1407586/

Discussion: Post RT 6 years after RP with Rising PSA now at .28.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2025

I had six PSA tests from Feb - Aug 2024 starting at 3.72 and rising to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233070/

Discussion: How do I request a VA referral to Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2025

I should start at the beginning: Radical Prostatectomy Jan 2018 at the age of 69. Positive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084390/

Discussion: Penile Implant after prostate cancer surgery: Advice appreciated

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

@denkea This sort of shows why urologist should not be involved when the cancer comes back....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1509651/

Discussion: My PSA climbed 02, .04, .07 .15 .21 had a RP 2 yrs ago PSMA negative ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 11:07am

@chipe In a sense he is correct, since Decipher is useful BEFORE treatment and kind of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506969/

Discussion: How long after radical prostatectomy did you see a rise in your PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 7:18am

bike riding can irritate the prostrate gland. It is standard practice now to not bike ride...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977518/

Discussion: PSA test and bike riding after Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

Welcome @als. Seeing your PSA fluctuate during treatment is nerve-wracking to say the least. Here are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747699/

Discussion: PSA fluctuating during ADT treatment and after Radiation: Concerned

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

@vircet Excellent posts, bud…your analysis of the PSA vs T equation shows just how different it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1448100/

Discussion: What PSA to expect 2-3 months after ending Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2025

I'm not a medical professional, so someone who knows more please feel free to step in,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161926/

Discussion: PSE Test for Prostate Cancer Before an MRI and for Re-Occurrence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

I have a lot less experience and knowledge than a few of the veterans around here,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747811/

Discussion: PSA fluctuating during ADT treatment and after Radiation: Concerned

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

Hi westernflyer, My Gleason score was 4+4, which in the newer categorization puts me in Grade...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416765/

Discussion: Just joined, biopsy shows 4+4 (Group 4)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

Here's a tool you can use to find your statistical risk of recurrence based on pre-op...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232329/

Discussion: Any other methods Better than PSA to monitor prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2025

Follow the oncologist's advice. A rising PSA post treatment is indicative of a likelihood of treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/104033/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treated with Leuprolide

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2016

Welcome @suwairi. Rising PSA can mean a number of different things. You may wish to read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742918/

Discussion: Anyone on Pluvicto (Lu 177), a new drug for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

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