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When did you 1st get tested for PSA post RP and become undetectable?
Question:
Curious as most you know my recent post RP PSA (7 weeks) was 0.5. My Sloan surgeon recommended I see a Radiloogy Oncologist. My brother had his RP at Johns Hoplkins around 4 years ago and was not tested until 3 months. I am wondering whether this is just residual or whether there is a difference of opinion as to when to initate PSA testing? – When do most people get tested post-RP? – Wondering what the average timeframe is that most RP patients PSA scores become undetachable?
Response:
Curious as most you know my recent post RP PSA (7 weeks) was 0.5. My Sloan surgeon recommended I see a Radiloogy Oncologist. My brother had his RP at Johns Hoplkins around 4 years ago and was not tested until 3 months. I am wondering whether this is just residual or whether there is a difference of opinion as to when to initate PSA testing? – When do most people get tested post-RP? – Wondering what the average timeframe is that most RP patients PSA scores become undetachable?
I seem to remember getting test very shortly after my RP, and it was undetectable. — "Don’t get me wrong… I’m SNARKY" JK Sinrod Sinrod Stained Glass Studios www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories
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Last March, when I had my open RP, I was told to get a blood draw in 4 weeks. It was undetectable. As was the next one 6 months later. Another is due THIS April. Best of health, Ron B. Chicago
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My PSA at three weeks was <.1 and at three months <.1. I’m not sure what qualifies as undetectable. Tom
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One study showed the mean half-life of PSA after open RRP was 1.416