Hi all, what’s happened so far!
my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer November 2021 and it had spread to local and distant lymph nodes
started on hormone tablets then injections every 3 months for life
offered chemo and had chemo
offered radiotherapy and had radiotherapy
in February 2023 psa was 0.4 we were pleased
But only 3 months later psa has doubled to 0.8
I keep positive around my husbsnd
but I know he was worried at appointment just as I was
even though I know psa is quite low
I’m really worried that if it continues growing at that rate it can’t be good
i just wondered does anyone have any advice of what might happen
Annmh, welcome to the forum, sorry to hear about your husband. I see your husband's PSA is now 0.8
I can understand you both being concerned. Have you seen an Oncologist again?
I was told I was in remission in February 2022, and as long as my PSA stayed under 2.0 I wouldn't require any further treatment. My PSA is up from 0.09 to 0.25
There are lots of good men and women in this forum who can probably offer you some good advice.
Steve (SteveCam)
Hi Annmh
My understanding is:
* The PSA has to rise by either 2 full points or rise on 3 readings in 6 months before any further action would be taken.
* It could be a PSA "bounce" - it depends on when the RT was completed.
I finished my RT in early February but I have been told wait a full 6 months for a reliable PSA test should be taken.
I hope the above helps.
Kind Regards - Brian.
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