I just had my latest annual PSA test result and it has gone up from 0.2 to 0.3. I'm six years post-RT and it's still very low so no worries at the moment. I just need to get on with life until the next test in May 2026!
Hello Seamus (Seamus47)
I don't think that's anything to worry about - it's a small increase but it could be different laboratory testing your sample or knowing you - too much exercise in the 48 hours before the test!! .
As you say
I just need to get on with life until the next test in May
As we say in the North of England - "tha'l be reet".
Best wishes - Brian.
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Good news Seamus47 . Don't forget that if they are only giving results to 1 decimal place then under the rules for statistics the difference could be even lower e.g. 0.24 to 0.25 or higher 0.15 to 0.34 and anywhere in-between. I think it is better to say that you are stable and that the radiotherapy has done its job at killing the cancer.
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"The Love Shack" in Fife
You did that deliberately to make me use "Mr Google" to make sure you were not up to anything naughty - and it's a log cabin!! Phew - I did wonder what you were up to for a while!! .
Enjoy the break.
Best wishes - Brian.
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I’ve also now got “Love Shack” playing in my head - a real “mind worm”…!!! AW
Just checked out the Love Shack on Airbnb. It has a four poster bed. Enough said AW
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