PSA Chart

An upward trend is something to worry about normally but when it’s so low I don’t think you should worry.

Hello Rod the Mod 

I am sorry to read you have a rising PSA (It's a club I am in at the moment !).

So as your consultant said after surgery your PSA would expected to be between 0.00 and 0.04 (there are other sources of PSA apart from the prostate but the amounts produced are minimal).

As your PSA is slightly higher he's keeping an eye on you. Many surgeons use 2 as a marker to say you need further investigation and the most accurate scan a PAMA-PET scan can't pick up any spread until your PSA is above 0.2.

Personal thoughts, I agree with Mr U - relax, the Prostate's gone, as it was removed in December 2024 I assume the histology was clear and they said they had everything. There could be many reasons for the increase in your readings of 0.01 - different laboratory conditions, you exercised or had sex in the 48 hours before the test etc.

Personal opinion - (easy for me to say) put it to the back of your mind and get on with life.

Best wishes - Brian.

Thank you both for your words of support and encouragement much appreciated.

Is there a PSA chart that states how the scale works as no one seems able to advise me or even if one exists ??.

Kind regards

Don't think there is a chart as such but as Brian has said, if goes above .2 then further tests and treatment needed/considered 

Your current level looks ok as long as doesn't start an upward trend.

So next couple of PSA tests important obviously, good they're doing every 3 months.

Unfortunately after any PC treatment it's something we all worry about IE is my next PSA going to show an increase.

Anyway all looks ok at present so good luck

Steve 

Hello Rod the Mod 

No there's no chart - every oncology department works with their own thoughts.

For example my PSA was rising - I had two 3 monthlies both rising 3+ and then 6+ so we agreed if it went above 10 on the next PSA we would restart treatment.

Wowzers (is that a word?) my next PSA was 27.5 so it's back on HT for me !!

I trust my team and am happy to do so. I see differences everywhere BUT if you are happy with your team - that's what counts.

Best wishes - Brian.

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My PSA went down 112 and that was the best news I could have.

Theres loads of markers not just the PSA score. But it is data that you can’t argue with.

Sending big love to all worried PSA watchers out there.