very high PSA after major peripheral artery disease surgery for legs

herbienew

Hi,

I'm a 75 year old man. A week ago I had major surgery: A femoral endarterectomy  for PAD.

When I was discharged I was scheduled for my check up with my internist. I mistakenly asked for a PSA test. Since I'd been through so much I believe I should have waited. My PSA came out at 9.00.

But on the other hand, I had a lot going on, like a temporary catheter, etc.

I've been watching my PSA for years, with one biopsy in 2006, and another in 2015.

Since then my PSA has been okay. 3.5, 3.7.

My urologist sort of dismissed me about 9 years ago saying I didn't need to come back unless I had a problem.

I'm thinking I should wait a month to repeat the test to let things calm down. And do the free PSA also, I do have a just in case appointment with my urologist in late June.

I appreciate any suggestions.

Clevelandguy

Hi,

If it was me I think I would wait a few weeks and repeat the PSA test. Things like sexual activity, riding a bike, or possibly your situation could have caused the high value.

Dave 3+4

herbienew

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1715412#Comment_1715412

Hi, Dave

Thanks for replying. I agree. That's why I'm waiting.

Ed

herbienew

Just wanted to say I got my repeat PSA. It was 3.0 so I'm quite happy. Thanks to Dave who answered me earlier. You were right. And I know now doing PSA after major surgery is not a good idea.

Old Salt

That's one potential problem out of the way. I hope the PAD surgery will have the desired outcome.

herbienew

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1715992#Comment_1715992

Thanks. So far, so good. But we'll see.