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PSA Levels
After my surgery in 1999 PSA was .02. Started rising after 2 1/2 years. Went through radiation and PSA back to .02. Stayed low until 2006 and started rising again. My suggestion would be to Watch and wait every 3 months until the PSA hits a larger number. In the 4-8 area. .025 really isn't high. Certainly not enough to warrant radiation. Let me know if I can answer any other questions
Hopdog
There is a study by Johns Hopkins that rates the mortality rate based on three things. First, your Gleason score; second, the period of time after the surgery that the PSA returned,; and finally, the period of time for your PSA numbers to double. I have bad news in each category.
My Gleason was 9, my PSA returned in under two years, and has doubled in two months. Your news is much better. Follow your oncologist's lead.
I had a radical prostatectomy in 2004. Cancer returned about 2 years later; miniscule PSA readings, however I did not want to take a "wait and see" response. The oncologist agreed,
showing me graphs on a computer screen, of the likely increase in my PSA. He commented that the patient's outcome is usually much better, if the treatments are not delayed. I urged for the initiation of the radiation treatments in 2007. Completed an 8 week, daily radiation program.
Over the last 6 years, my PSA levels have showed almost no increase. Last year, my PSA actually went LOWER, than the previous reading!!! The doctor believes that my losing weight, is a factor in this development. I am a 10 year cancer survivor........
Question: PSA Levels
