Hi,
this may be too early to post and is probably just me overthinking, but my PSA after RP has been creeping up a bit and I am feeling scared and alone.
First test was 0.04, second 0.04 then the third came back 0.07 which worried me. The team at Addenbrookes said that’s not a big issue, but need to monitor. Fourth has now come back at 0.08.
This - albeit small - increase has me incredibly worried and I don’t know who to turn to. Next chat with Addenbrookes is next week, so I will talk them in detail. But the turmoil and fear inside is taking over and I’m rather lost in it.
Just needed to unload!
Thanks for being here.
Rob
Hello Rob (Fzh2p0 (9025e80f5427400cab79cbed90557eb7))
Thanks for your post - although the rises are small, they are rises. I agree with your team, they aren't big at the moment but the trend is up. After surgery what did your team say at the histology meeting?
i think your team may want you to stay on 3 monthly tests whilst your PSA gets up to around the 2 mark when a PSMA-PET scan will be able to confirm where any cancer cells are lurking, then stick you on Hormone Therapy for 3 months and then zap them with Radiotherapy.
It's only my personal view - but they should be able to sort you out. Do let us know how you get on.
Best wishes - Brian.
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