PSA

Hi Mal CG 

I'm not a member of this group but noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list.

Hi Mal CG 

That's quite a drop from 31, good to see it's working so well.

I didn't experience PSA going up before my RT (but after HT), thought my PSA did go up and down by small amounts several times after RT, the oncologist said it's a PSA bounce and is normal as long as it comes down. I do think the bounce is RT specific so does not answer your question, but thought I'd mention it. As your oncologist is not concerned i'd go with that.

Vacation wise, I went abroad several times since RT with a box full of pills (Abiraterone, prednisolone, omeprazole etc) and never took a letter with me, though the boxes all have my name on them in case anyone asked.

Hope this helps 

G

Thanks ,I was just wondering if going up for 0.4 to 0.6 in my situation was a big deal .

RT in December so next PSAafter that 

Thanks ,thanks for reply and hope you are doing well 

Hi Mal CG .

This is what the FCO say.

https://www.gov.uk/take-medicine-in-or-out-uk

I would also check the requirements for the country you are going to. I think the answer depends on what medication you are taking with you but the general rule is to keep it in the original packaging, take it in your hand baggage and if it contains a controlled drug like an opioid such as some of the painkillers then you will need a copy of the prescription or a doctors letter.

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping/practically/travelling-with-cancer/taking-medicines-abroad

As for the PSA, we all want to see it continually going down but in reality it can bounce around a bit. What they will be watching for is if it is a continuous rise along with the velocity but you do not want to see a doubling within 6 months. The radiotherapy should reduce the PSA over a period of time and it is usually recognised that the nadir (lowest level) is around the 18 months post treatment. 

Have a lovely holiday away from everything cancer and come back fighting fit for the radiotherapy.

Sorry, I can't help with your question as I'm not a member of this group.

I'm sure someone will be along soon who can help.