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Posted 7/28/2023 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
My PSA went up from 0.07 to 0.13 and my Testosterone went from 264 to 290.......I also have severe pancolitis going on for months now so inflammation happening there as not in remission yet. Wondering if any of above could be tied to the PSA rise? It is the highest PSA since my first one in November 2020. I see my Oncologist on Monday.
Posted 7/28/2023 8:27 PM (GMT 0)
Wayne, I cannot say for sure, but as far as I know, inflammation does not cause a rise in PSA. That is the case with some cancer markers for other cancers, for example, CA 125 for Ovarian Cancer. But I do not believe it to be the case for PSA.
I looked back and saw from your previous posts that you are Gleason 9, so that's a consideration, putting you at higher risk. But there is a lot that the Dr.s can do these days, beyond Lupron alone.
Try to not dwell on it (yeah I know ) your appointment is Monday, so at least you won't have to wait too long. Let us know what the oncologist has to say
Posted 7/28/2023 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
Wayne - remember that the decimal point numbers are not very important after RT and PSA has a tendency to bounce around as well, even after a few years based on other’s experience. The pancolitis does not sound good at all, hope you beat that into remission soon.
Posted 7/29/2023 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
I don't see your 'history', but assuming you had radiation therapy, I concur with Mumbo that the rise in your PSA numbers is not disconcerting. Moreover, your testosterone is pretty normal (for an older gent), which is good.
I hope that you will find a solution to your other medical issue (pancolitis) and that your chat with the oncologist will be positive.
Posted 7/30/2023 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
I've had a big rise in PSA when I had UTI
I'm pretty sure inflammation can cause a temporary rise.
I'll Google it to be sure

Glen
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