Latest PSA - Bit disappointing

Feel guilty being disappointed by my latest PSA, but the reality is that I am disappointed.

Restarted ADT 6 months ago after a fast rising PSA after a 2 year vacation. When I restarted ADT, my PSA was at 2.6. After 3 months went down to .08. Very happy, thinking another 3 months should see it at zero, but no, it has only gone down to .07. Guessing that might be the nadir and now the worry is, how long before it starts rising again.

Was hoping for another vacation when it hit zero, but that may not be happening now. In fact that is not really a big deal for me as I don't find ADT too stressful. But the lack of a vacation points to things travelling in the wrong direction.

However, I do realise I am far better off than many of my fellow battlers on here, and I actually feel great. So having had my (mild) vent, I will slip back into the background again.

Best wishes to all,

Chas

celebrate life said...
Here's hoping the downward trend continues for you and nadir is on the horizon yet.
Beth

Thanks Beth. That is a great positive thought to be going on with.👍

Chas

Sorry it's not what you wanted.

Hopefully it doesn't move up for a long time.
Andrew

Thanks guys for the positive thoughts. I am not really down about this, it was just that seeing a drop from 2.6 to .08 after 3 months ADT, I was hoping that after another 3 months I would see a drop to zero.

Of course I recognise that .07 is nothing to complain about and in fact when I started this course of ADT my RO did in fact say he thought I may not get back to zero.

TA, thanks for that input. I had assumed I would need to get to steady zero state before a vacation. I know my RO (and MO) don't really like me being on ADT too long, so they may well suggest a vacation after my 12 months is up. Will need to take into account cardiac issues (I have issues) and next bone density scan.

Thanks again, Chas