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Posted 10/6/2008 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All,

Have not been on the site as regular lately as I was during and before my surgery but thought some of you would be interested in progress from a Six Month guy.

I had a single short bad margin after my DaVinci and decided not to do Pre-emptive Radiation.  50/50 chance of PSA re-occurence per Urologist.

6 week PSA= less than 0.1  old type PSA lab

3 month PSA=less than 0.05 2nd generation test I am told

6 Month PSA=is 0.010 3rd generation test I am told.

Urologist states this measurement is below their accepted standard and therefore is considered undetectable. Next PSA not for six months.

My question is ..... Six months for observation with a bad margin.  Is this the standard?  Does any others have comments on this third generation test too.  It suposedly goes to 0.008. Also, any comments from guys with bad margins doing surveilance on their time between PSA's would be great.

I am being cautious with my feelings of celebration here but if I can go six months with out testing.  Oh boy,  oh boy I am a happy man. tongue tongue

Thanks Guys.

 

Posted 10/6/2008 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
I had negatve margins and on the 3 month schedule, next one right before the Holidays...

Congrats on the PSA's!!!! Livestrong!!

Posted 10/6/2008 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
I was staged T3A, and got tested every 3 months, and continue to do so during my hormone therapy following adjuvant radiation.  I can't see a reason why not to test at three month intervals in your case.  It's just a blood test, covered by most insurances.  You and your doctor's call, however.

Posted 10/7/2008 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
I have positive margins and my surgeon is doing the first in a couple of weeks and then stated that every 3 months for a least the next year, possible longer. I agree with Hawk...get the test as you feel comfortable with.
Posted 10/7/2008 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Frank,
You are doing great! Congrats. 6 months is not far fetched, but if you don't like it, you can ask for it to be done in three. Remember you are your own advocate! If I were in your shoes, I would ask for one sooner, and tell the doctor, that I would feel better if it was done sooner. You can also have your general practitioner do it if you are in for other reasons like a check up. It won't matter much that a different assay is used as long as it comes back <0.1. You will have peace of mind!

Great Job!!!!!

Tony
Posted 10/7/2008 9:31 PM (GMT 0)

I also had a positive margin and just had my six-week post op PSA checked at < .05.

My Doctor says I should get it checked every 3-4 months for the next 3 years. I will have my next test at the end of Dec.

I don't see why you wouldn't get it checked every 3-4 months for a few years.

Posted 10/7/2008 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
I to think it should be checked often, I mean why not. I to am positive margin guy and it is a peace of mind to know. I agree with Tony not sure it matters about the 3rd generation as much as just getting tested.

please keep sharing

peace and grace
Dale
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