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This may be something that you have not seen yet: https://prostatecancerinfolink.net/2015/01/14/low-detectable-psa-after-prostatectomy-watch-or-treat/

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Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2023

My Gleason score is 3+4 =7 . My PSA before Prostatectomy was 5.53. Before salvage radiation...

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Discussion: Salvage radiation therapy after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

I am a patient with low stable PSA after a RALP in May of 2016. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747943/

Discussion: Ultrasensitive PSA Test Post RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

Good morning, Pertaining to my rising PSA after prostatectomy. (7-2-25) My decipher score is .6, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396475/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy. 1st PSA at .30, 2nd PSA at .43, future prognosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2025

I ran across a paper, which is not exactly on point, but I think may be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747940/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

I’m likely one of the least informed people on this site, so I’ll withhold opinions and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1563124/

Discussion: Low, But Rising PSA--Wait for Imaging or Act Now?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 9:02am

Yes, it can be a variation. My PSA post prostatectomy has gone up and down, going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1645751/

Discussion: PSA 0.06 at one year post RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14 12:06pm

I thought the photon beam was for smaller, direct application to cancer/tumor. For instance, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681652/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

I just read: "– A temporary PSA “bump” may be detected 1-2 months post-op before declining...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258017/

Discussion: First PSA Post RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2025

I have the impression that the docs use the trend up vs. down to make decisions....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458501/

Discussion: PSA Post surgery: What questions to ask medical oncologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

According to Zero and NIH Overall, studies show that about 20–40% of men will have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330090/

Discussion: Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

diagnosed at age 54 PSA 9.5, prostatectomy, 36 radiation treatments, no detectable PSA for 6 years,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086065/

Discussion: 11 anniversaries since diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

@rnpalarino1, that's good news. I like to use the phrase "active surveillance" because it makes me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048123/

Discussion: Prostate Removed--Rising PSA: What are my options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2024

Congratulations on Mr. Surf's great test result!! Time to celebrate the very positive data point that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1406359/

Discussion: First PSA 7 weeks post op

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2025

@doyourresearch His PSA post prostatectomy after 5 yrs is .26 and rising every six months to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1598630/

Discussion: Latest Evidence on Active Surveillance Interventions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 11:11am

Hi - I am not a doctor. My situation has some similarities to yours. My PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771110/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

Welcome @jcrist1027. I noticed that you wished to post a URL to research article with your...

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Discussion: Ultrasensitive PSA Test Post RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

@mouser26 After radical prostatectomy my climax changed. I didn't have ejaculate which "primed the pump" but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463466/

Discussion: What % of men after radiation treatment completely lose ejaculation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Regardless of what your slowly increasing PSA portends, rest assured that you will have many treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831854/

Discussion: Monitoring PSA post Prostatectomy when should I be concerned?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

@notpetecrowarmstrong The article does discuss the higher risk based on the PSA in this section. Elevated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1647396/

Discussion: PSA "undetectable" for amost a year: Continue to monitor

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16 11:54am