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When to be concerned about numbers rising
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Feb 03, 2021 - 9:24 am
i had a prostate cacncer diagnosis a couple of years ago - had it removed. number went down than came back up - had 47 bouts of radiation. numbers have been less than 0.03 for the last three tests. due to covide its been a little while since i had a test - just had one and it is less than 0.1. i know that is a low nubmer but it also represents and increase - should i be worried. well i am a natural worrier so i will no matter what but you get my meaning. |
Joined: May 2012
PN3
Squid,
Your number does not represent clinical relapse for most urologists, since that number is .2, and only after a follow-up confirmation PSA later. Your doctor will no doubt simply require more frequent PSA monitoring, but hopefully your .1 means essentially nothing.
Joined: Aug 2014
Get another PSA test
A PSA outcome of 'less than 0.1' means almost nothing. The real reading could be 0.001, 0.01 or something else. I recommend getting another test (the ultrasensitive one).
Joined: Feb 2021
PN3, if it's any consolation
PN3, if it's any consolation to your natural worrying rest assured you're not the only one. I've been a literal basket case every time I've gone back for a PSA check post RALP even with my numbers being virtually undetectable. That being said you're now in my prayers as well.