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Change in post-op PSA. Should I be concerened?

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mikem
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Posted 4/17/2008 12:13 PM (GMT -8)
Hi all,

Although it has been a while since I have regularly posted(my signature isn't here anymore), I am on this forum a couple of times a month to see what up.
I had davinci surgery 6/27/06 and since then have had a psa of either <0.1 or <0.01 ( depending on where its checked ). I saw my urologist this past Tuesday and just spoke with his nurse who told me my psa was 0.07, which she said is still considered undetectable and no cause for concern. I am concerned, actually alarmed, maybe even freaked-out.
I am not sure what action, if any, I need to take. Any insights or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Michael
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James C.
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Posted 4/17/2008 1:02 PM (GMT -8)
Under almost any standard, a .07 psa is still under the limit of .1, and considered undetectable.  I don't think it's anything to get into a panic about.....Just my thought on it...

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Tim G
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Posted 4/17/2008 1:14 PM (GMT -8)
Michael--The nurse is right, there is no cause for concern or alarm.  Any values less than 0.1 ng/mL are considered to be zero or non-detectable. 

We have had a number of forum participants who are tested using the ultra-sensitive tests who have been concerned about rising PSAs that were still less than the 0.1 threshold.

By the way I had open surgery within one week of your daVinci surgery, on 6/21/06.  Hope you are doing okay....Tim

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Magaboo
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Posted 4/17/2008 4:25 PM (GMT -8)
Hi mikem,

I know where you're coming from. My PSA went from <.04 to =.04 on the last test and I got worried. I guess we'll just have to learn to relax. Hopefully our little variation in the PSA value are just 'bumps' on the road to recovery.
Wishing you all the best.

Magaboo
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bluebird
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Posted 4/17/2008 6:31 PM (GMT -8)
 Hey ~ Michael, I'm adding a link and hope it helps...  Started by Opie and her thread is titled:  Low level PSA after surgery It’s nice to know that you’ve stayed close ~ it says a lot about HealingWell. In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy  
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Doting Daughter
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Posted 4/17/2008 6:35 PM (GMT -8)
Thanks for reposting Bluebird.  It's good for all of us to revisit.  I think we all suffer from PSA anxiety :-)
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mikem
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Posted 4/18/2008 6:38 AM (GMT -8)
Excellent link Bluebird.
Thank you all for your replies.
This is a wonderful place.
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