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Posted 10/28/2014 8:28 AM (GMT -5)
after RP and SRT, i appreciated seeing 3 years of zero's...last 6 month check, though, was a 0.1 is this just a hiccup, with the numbers going back to zero, or the start of an upward trend ?? i go see the vampire today to find out...i don't spend much time with cancer anxiety, but this would be one of those times...should know something by Wed or Thurs.
take care, all !
bob
Posted 10/28/2014 10:44 AM (GMT -5)
Best wishes. I've been there myself. I had 0.00 for two years after my SRT then had a 0.01. The good news is tests all returned to 0.00 for another two years. Now just got a 0.02 and am trying to push it out of my mind until the next test in January -- but can't be done. FWIW my uro questions the accuracy of test results lower than 0.03 at least from my lab.

Jim
Posted 10/28/2014 9:24 PM (GMT -5)
I think it is < .1 and the lab neglected to include the carat. Happens aallll the time! I t used to be a pet peeve of mine. I used to have a lot of pet peeves. Lately, who gives a rip… "sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." Life is so much more.
Posted 10/28/2014 9:28 PM (GMT -5)
In spite of what your previous paper work says. No one has a total 0 psa. I will not even explain that. I will say its an medical urban myth and leave it at that.
Posted 10/28/2014 11:28 PM (GMT -5)

logoslidat said...
In spite of what your previous paper work says. No one has a total 0 psa. I will not even explain that. I will say its an medical urban myth and leave it at that.

Please don't expect us to accept your characterization of documented results as "medical urban myth." On what authority do you make this statement? Please provide reference to published studies.

I can document from more than 4 years of tests -- at least 15 of them that there are indeed people who have PSA measurements of 0.00. As you can see from results of others also reported on this forum there are assays that go to even three decimal places. I would guess that there is a much lesser likelihood of people scoring 0.000 than 0.00, but I can't say for sure because the tests I have have had for more than 12 years don't claim to be accurate two more than two decimals -- and I and my doctors want to see subsequent confirmatory tests before trusting PSA reports of .02 or lower. From personal experience I well know the trail of progression from hundredths to tenths. Been there done that a dozen years ago and am fully expecting to do it again over the next (solve for x) years.

Jim
Posted 10/28/2014 11:56 PM (GMT -5)
Bohemond I do not expect anything from "us" Sorry to have upset you,if indeed that was an emotion involved in your post. Your Psa journey is fantastic and I fully expect it to continue. There is a caveat in my signature for situations like this. I do not explain or defend myself unless…I... feel it is required. Its a freedom I have, that was paid for by this great country. Your post has a lot if information that can be argued, as in a court of law, but I have no intention of arguing the other side. But because I don't want to argue a point does not mean I am verboten to present one. I hope you understand that and if not ces't le vie….
Posted 10/30/2014 7:04 AM (GMT -5)
well, i got my answer: i thought i would go back to 0.0 {great} or up to 0.2 {ugh}...turns out i got another 0.1

okay, i can take a 0.1 for the last 6 months...come to think of it, if it wants to stay stable there for SEVERAL YEARS, i can handle that !! we'll check it again in 6 months....not so bad....
bob
Posted 10/30/2014 7:40 AM (GMT -5)
Congrats Bob! I think you got your on the right track, don't forget to update your signature.
Posted 10/30/2014 10:21 AM (GMT -5)
And you are sure the lab did not omit the < ?? Ich max nix! Take a year till the next one, then you will really now where you are, with out any over all harm. Counterintuitive, but……. ps . or take an ultra sensitive to either ease your mind or go into action.
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