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Posted 3/30/2024 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmm, first time it has gone up. Last test which was exactly a year ago was .1. Now .2, should I be concerned, guessing no since nadir is .5. I guess I'll get tested in 6 months as opposed to yearly.
I have another question... I used the same test facility, did not fast, which I don't think makes a difference? But I have been taken lots of supplements. Like creatine, bcaa's, etc. Does this have an effect?
Thanks
Posted 3/30/2024 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
Idog…Always good to be vigilant; but, probably way too early to be concerned. I’d retest in six months. A PSA of .2 for guys still having their prostate is still a very low number. Best wishes…Terry
Posted 3/30/2024 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
Idog, I don't think you should worry but as Terry said - be vigilant. Test in 6 months anyway. Since you are using the regular (non-sensitive) test the change could be miniscule, e.g. 1.49 to 1.51 and then rounding.

Re the supplements I simply don't know. But it's probably a good thing to Google all of the supplements you take to see if there are any instances of impact on post-treatment PSA.

Jim
Posted 3/30/2024 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
It looks like your nadir was 0.1 a year ago. Your concern about possible recurrence is when your PSA approaches 2.0 + nadir, or 2.1 in your case. So at the present time, there should be no concern. I assume Dr. Moran is receiving your PSA readings. BTW, there is none better in the permanent seeds business, so you should be in great hands. Also good is that your post radiation PSA declined to less than 0.5, which should bode well for either a cure or a very long and durable remission.

Since you have your prostate it is expected you will have some PSA. Also, it is still possible for you to be experiencing a post radiation bounce where the PSA trends up and then reduces, however this is more common in the 2-3 year range post treatment.

How are you doing regarding and lingering treatment side effects?
Posted 3/30/2024 10:07 PM (GMT 0)
I pretty much have had zero issues, post radiation, and I had both forms of radiation as my sig states. Even after seeds I never had to take anything to help with urination, etc. But only time will tell, I guess.
Thanks all.
Posted 3/31/2024 11:48 AM (GMT 0)
You are doing well. I am 13 years out from similar therapy and have absolutely no side effects from the treatment. I would expect the same for you.
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