Initially, my p s a following prostect.Me was undetectable at less than 0.03
It was the same result at 3 months. However, at 6 months had risen to 0.04, at 9 months and yesterday at 12 months it had risen tp 0.07.
My nurse said it was nothing to worry about. However i cant get it out of my head that it was originally 0.03 and there has been two consecutive rises, however small they are, they are significant to me.
Should my doctor be offering any form of investigation or treatment?
Al985
I can't answer your question but can say that after RT ending in August 2024 my PSA reading was less than 0.03 steady for the following tests up to July 2025. Last test in January 2026 it was 0.05 but the oncology nurse indicated that it was not of concern. Next test will be in July this year.
Rod
Hi AI985 and welcome
I think too early to say as still very low.
After another couple of PSA will mean more although because so low prob nothing would show on a scan
Hopefully you are meeting a specialist soon and can discuss it further then.
If it continues to increase then possibly salvage Radiotherapy could be the answer with possibly a scan first.
Very small increases so hopefully not a lot too worry about for now although I know easy for me to say.
Hope all goes ok.
Best wishes
Steve
There was a protocol where oncologists waited till psa,reached 0.2 but now tend to act sooner and recommend salvage radiotherapy. Your numbers are low , a further rise at next test may mean further treatment. It may not as your numbers may stabilise. Best wishes
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