PET PSMA scan

I guess waiting times vary quite significantly around UK. A few months ago I was quoted up to 8 weeks (in Nottingham, with its large well equipped teaching hospital trust), although in the event happened in just 5 weeks. I think some have to travel a considerable distance.

Meant to add no noticeable side effects!

Not certain of the "eligibility criteria".

Good luck, Dave.

Hi Putrisoft These are the latest guidelines for having a PSMA PET scan which have been approved by NICE but basically for you it is when there is a PSA rise of 2 above your nadir, in other words 2.6. There is also the rate of increase to be considered.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/commissioning-policy-2307-psma-petct-imaging-for-individuals-with-high-risk-primary-or-recurrent-prostate-canc.pdf#:~:text=Summary.%20PSMA%20PET%2DCT%20is%20recommended%20to%20be,imaging%20using%20either%20Ga68%2DPSMA%20or%20F18%2DPSMA%20radiotracers.

My husband had 3 PSMA PET scans with minimal side effects - he just had to steer clear of children and pregnant women for a few hours after each scan.

Salvage treatment can keep you on the curative pathway so stay positive.