Psa on the rise
7 years post op with radiation and adt after 2 years. Lots of blood in urine 1 year after radiation, 2 cystopies with cauterization then 40 hyperbaric treatments. Psa doubling for last 2 years now in danger zone at .28. Oncologist wants psa every 6 weeks so 4 weeks from now we will make decision on treatment. I'm on the Prostate Cancer Rollercoaster.
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. It is certainly understandable that all of this would have you concerned. Has any mentioned the PSMA PET scan to you? I ask because it is the gold standard at detecting recurrent prostate cancer, including at the 0.2 level. This article goes into further detail: https://prostatecancer.net/clinical/psma-imaging-scan. In addition, this article discusses some treatments that can be targeted with it should it prove necessary: https://prostatecancer.net/treatment/psma-targeted-pet-imaging. Don't hesitate to ask your doctor about it in relation to next steps. Please feel free to keep us posted on how things are going and to ask additional questions. Best, Richard (Team Member) Had it in December and all clear.
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. That is good news and certainly opens up treatment options if necessary and everything contained to the prostate. Best, Richard (Team Member)
