PSA anxiety setting in

I'm going for my 3 months interval PSA test (8 months post surgery) tomorrow. For some reason I have more anxiety this time around than my previous 2 PSA tests. I don't feel very positive about it this time. I was hoping that PSA tests get less stressful as time goes on but, that doesn't seem to be the case for me.

Ed...I'm betting your score will always be a no good for nuttin ZERO kind of score.

EdC,

Once you get PC, not sure one ever just blinks off with an upcoming PSA test. I am hoping you continue with ease in the Zero Club, you have done so well, so far.

The ill feelings are all too normal when you are in this journey. Kind of keeps you on guard, whether you want to or not. Good luck, and looking for another good test result from you.

David in SC

Greetings, Ed.  Just had my 7th 90 day PSA post surgery.  I would say that they still create some anxiety, but it gets progressively better.  I am down to only getting a little nervous when I get to the doctors office.  It started out as getting anxious the week of the test, then the day before the test, then the morning of the test and now I'm down to just when I'm there.  It is a long 20 minutes from the time they draw the blood til they hand me the slip that says zero.  I do remain grateful to my doc for doing the test immediately - don't think I could wait days or a week after blood is drawn to get the results. 

I'm confident you will stay with us here in the zero club.  We need to keep our membership up!  Look forward to hearing good news!  David

I've had about 7 or 8 PSA tests since surgery. Like CPA, it does get better. I still worry but most of it is the morning of the test and the 20 minutes waiting. I try to worry about tomorrow... tomorrow but I still worry.... Hang in there and try to do something fun to take your mind off of the test.

Thank you all for your encouragement and support. This morning when I woke up, I was so nervous about tomorrow's PSA test that I had a strong cup of coffee something I had stopped since my surgery.
Fortunately, I had a church golf tournament in the afternoon and that took my mind off it. Now, watching the football game while I type is also helping. I will say a prayer before going to sleep and leave everything in the Lord's hand.

I share the mood with ya. My first test post HT is Wednesday. I'm not really nervous, but it's on my mind. I think you will do well. I think we both will...

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Tony