PSA early after RP

MK2.0

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Posted 11/6/2014 10:45 AM (GMT -5)

I just had my RP on Oct 16 and went in for a followup Nov 5. They usually plan on doing the first PSA about 1 month after surgery but due to some other factors I went in early (<3 weeks). The result came back as 0.27. Doc said it may not have had time to clear out of the bloodstream and we should really look at the 3 month test. I'm hoping he's correct. What do you guys think about the time needed?

compiler

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Posted 11/6/2014 10:49 AM (GMT -5)

Your doctor is correct.

There is still plenty of PSA in your blood from just before the surgery.
There is a certain half-life (a few days, I think), so it will take awhile for it to dissipate.

Mel

Tdubb

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Posted 11/6/2014 10:51 AM (GMT -5)

My doctor wouldn't even check my PSA until 3 mos post op.

PeterDisAbelard.

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Posted 11/6/2014 10:51 AM (GMT -5)

Less than three weeks is much too early for a PSA test to mean much after surgery. Wait for that three month test.

Almost a 10

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Posted 11/6/2014 10:52 AM (GMT -5)

My post op PSA was .6 and was taken approximately two weeks after my surgery. My follow up psa was <.1.

MK2.0

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Posted 11/6/2014 10:56 AM (GMT -5)

Thanks for the replies. I thought it was strange they were doing the PSA yesterday. I can't forget about this now but I understand what you all are saying. Next time will be better!!!

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Posted 11/6/2014 1:31 PM (GMT -5)

seems like these doctors are creating needless anxiety. as if we need more of that

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