Moving to an annual PSA check?

Just got my latest PSA score back and I am very fortunate that it continues to be low and steady—in fact, this was the lowest of my post-ADT scores at 0.10.

This March, I had made the decision to only have PSA tests every six months. Now I’m thinking of just having a PSA test once a year when I get my annual physical.

As a Gleason 9, I don’t want to be cocky enough to say I’m cured—after all pride does go before a fall. But I do like the idea of continuing to put my diagnosis in the rear view mirror. And in the event PCa rears its ugly head again, it seems quite unlikely that six month tests versus once a year will really make a difference in any outcome.

Anyone see a reason this doesn’t make sense?

BTW, tomorrow is the five year anniversary of my diagnosis!

Well, the quarterly PSA testing train (for better or worse) has already left the station and I'm doing six-month tests right now.

I don't necessarily mind the test either and I've never had test anxiety, but I do like the idea of saying to myself "Hey, cancer. I am so over you. You're now relegated to the same category as my annual cholesterol test."

And thanks for the kind words coming from the HW Triple Play pioneer!

Yes, annual testing. Works for me.

Andrew

Michael,

As has been said, there doesn't seem that there is a danger, just personal preference at this time. Do what works for your personal mental well being.

Congratulations on the five year milestone! Thank you for all of the support you've given to us other guys in that time as well.

Bill