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maldugs
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Joined : Jun 2007
Posts : 802
Posted 9/27/2007 7:28 PM (GMT -7)
Hi everyone, just thinking about my post op 0.5 psa,I am leaning towards the theory that  

there is still residual psa in my system, and it may be lower after the next test in 4 weeks, this seems logical as surely there could be no re-ocurrence in only 8 weeks? , rang my doc, but he is playing golf today, and so he should, he deserves a break. Just putting into words what I am thinking.

Regards Mal.

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bluebird
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Posts : 2543
Posted 9/27/2007 8:29 PM (GMT -7)
Hey ~ Mal, It's good to bounce off us... isn't it!!! Stay close and continue moving forward.. on your healing/recovery stepping-stone. Give yourself the next 4 weeks to "recover" mentally and physically. Taking one-day-at-a-time. You will have time to move in which ever direction you need to with the next blood test. For now ~ take time for you!!! Here are a few special HUGS... from Lee & Buddy
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pasayten
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Posts : 518
Posted 9/27/2007 9:42 PM (GMT -7)

Hello Mal,

In my case the doctor did not take a psa test til the 3 month checkup (12 weeks).  He said earlier tests could show up residuals and his practice was to wait for at least 3 months as things should be "stablized" by then.  Also said it tended to help worry worts like me stay calm.  :-)

But in any case, if it is something you are truly worrying about, never hesitate to call the doctor's office.  That's the service we get for all the big $$'s they get!

God Bless!

Ray

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kdnole
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Posts : 152
Posted 9/28/2007 5:52 AM (GMT -7)
Yea my Doc said the same thing about the first PSA even at 6 weeks post surgery. I go in for my 2nd PSA in mid November.
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sterd82
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Posts : 187
Posted 9/28/2007 6:30 AM (GMT -7)

Maldugs,

The other responses have it right --- give it some more time.  Even if there is residual disease, they typically don't want to treat it until you're a little further down the road from surgery.

The toughest time for me, mentally, was those first few months of PSA testing after surgery last year.  Hang in there!

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spinbiscuit
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Posted 9/28/2007 9:05 AM (GMT -7)
Hi Mal,

Ditto for me too. My doctor said 3 months for my 1st PSA test just so any residual PSA would have time to be flushed from the blood stream...

Glen
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Cedar Chopper
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Joined : Mar 2007
Posts : 432
Posted 9/29/2007 8:13 AM (GMT -7)
Good Morning Mal,

I won't try to improve on the encouragement the others gave you to be patient.
Our thoughts are that your "microscopic evidence" will find no home.
(From some recent research, I would avoid multi-vitamins with folate until the PSA goes undetectable.)

I did have one unsubstantiated idea that,
   by keeping your exercise metabolism rate up with extra walking-
 - this might help your system remove any residual PSA a little faster.
Even if this is just another wild idea, still a little more fresh air and the increase
 in strength and endurance helped my attitude post-surgery quite a bit.
Banking your positive energy is always a good bet!

This ultra-alert-state waiting game we play is a challenge for us here on this forum. 
Concerning your battle -
(and in reference to what others said yesterday about crying after surgery),
                                 everyone faces the unknown. 
However, after our surgery,
   it seems our unknown must be stared down just a little more aggressively!


Except for ED, I have had only good news.  My sprits are high. 
Still, I still cry a little each day. 
It seems to be a much needed rest for my conscious mind.
(I let go of my control freak mentality for a moment and)
   -  for some unexplained reason I cry,
   while I experience inexplicable calm & joy.

Keep your smile on straight!

Your friend,

CCedar
ICTHUS!


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maldugs
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Posts : 802
Posted 10/2/2007 5:30 PM (GMT -7)

Thanks everyone, was just feeling a bit sorry for myself, which is a strange feeling for me as I am a very positive person, sometimes things that happen to you can sneak under your defences, at the time I posted, the fellow that was operated on the same day as me, rang and said his PSA was .0 so I felt a bit down.

Rang the doc, and he said that because of my low pre-op psa, no lymph node/bladder/seminal, involvment, he was confident the radiation follow up should clear up any cells that had escaped, and also that the psa could fall in the next 4 weeks.

So feel a bit better, and going to enjoy our holiday, and face the rest when I come back.

Thanks again.

Mal.

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