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Posted 7/8/2014 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
Only a year and 3 months after surgery and I am out of the Zero Club.

I had a prostatectomy and now my PSA is 0.1 (can it be a new baseline???). Yes, anxiety is back big time. So what can I expect to happen now - what should I do? I have to find a new urologist as mine has retired since my surgery. Should I try and find one who specializes in radiation or just a general urology oncologist? I am not at all excited about what is ahead - too many health and other issues going on right now. I know I need to relax, I'm just a high anxiety kind of person......

I guess I am just venting... sorry.
Posted 7/8/2014 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
MrKindaAnxiousAgain,

What happens next? Your doctor(s) will want to wait a few months and then test again to see if the detectable reading was just a one-off fluke, or if it continues to rise.

I think this would be a good time to find yourself a medical oncologist. A MO would be the best choice to help you modulate your worry and look at your options. If your PSA does continue to rise to the point where you and your MO think it is a recurrence you may be looking for a radiation guy but your MO can help you find the right kind.

There are a number of us here on the forum who are unusually skilled worriers. Let us know if you need some of us to spot you for a while so you can relax.
Posted 7/8/2014 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
You are pretty much where I am except my surgery was 10/13. So I'm worrying while waiting for the next PSA test...
Posted 7/8/2014 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
LOL - Thanks for the reminder to change my profile - I'm more than a little anxious.

I appreciate your response. I will begin the search for an MO.

Rigby, I would very much like to get updates from you on what your plan of action is as you move through this ordeal.

All the best......
Posted 7/9/2014 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
I'm in much the same position, had surgery less than one year ago. I've got a PSA check due in early August and with a .01 rise per month so far I'm expecting to see .10 or more...hope not!

I'll be watching how you go too Rigby!
Posted 7/9/2014 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
Might just be a blip. Need to see a trend before making any sense of it.

Try not to worry...even if it is something, plenty of options.
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