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Posted 8/13/2019 2:55 PM (GMT -5)
I am in the delightful position of being 2 years post salvage radiation treatment and still with an undetectable PSA. I just met with my urologist, and he recommends going to PSA testing every six months and meeting with him in conjunction with the test. He is a nice guy and I enjoy talking with him, but these visits seem pointless. I'm thinking that I should switch PSA testing to my primary care provider and, if PSA starts rising, see a specialist. Is there some reason I should continue seeing my uro?
Posted 8/13/2019 3:02 PM (GMT -5)
The key factor in me switching from my uro-prescribed PSA tests to PSA testing as a part of my regular scheduled checkups with my internist started with a conversation with the uro. It went something like this:

    Me: I'm having regular bloodwork as part of my regular checkups, and then separately going in for PSA testing prescribed by you. That's like twice the hassle. How about if I just combine these and have the PSA test as part of the other regular bloodwork?

    Uro: Sure. Just email me your PSA results, please, so I can continue to track your results.

    Me: Ok thanks.


I suggest having a conversation with your uro.
Posted 8/13/2019 5:59 PM (GMT -5)
Also consider insurance. I've seen insurance companies treat PSA tests from a GP as covered once a year, while when from a uro, more often was covered.

Also, I'm staying active with my uro. It is too hard to find a good one here.
Posted 8/13/2019 8:15 PM (GMT -5)
I continue with my urologist for checkups and PSA. His practice watches high risk men very closely due to the significant probability of recurrence. They don’t want to be behind the curve. As such my PCP does nothing prostate related, but is in the loop with every PSA test.
Posted 8/13/2019 8:47 PM (GMT -5)
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