Dear warriors, I kindly ask for an opinion from the wiser and more experienced among you regarding PSA tests: with a MCSPC, since 2.5 years on ADT and undetectable PSA how often should this be rechecked? (it has been 3 months until now but he's talking now of 6 months)
Grateful to you all for the great support this forum has provided me in this difficult journey....
It is prudent to continue with PSA check every 3 months.
3 months is an appropriate interval
Without knowing anything about your journey to this point, it's hard to give an option. I would say have your PSA checked every 4 months. As soon as PSA becomes detectable, go to every 3 months.
Thank you all for the answers...DX 10/2019, 01/20 radiotherapy, since 07/20 PSA <0.2 or undetectable...ADT since beginning (Trelstar) working but fatigue and brain fog, despite regular exercise, getting worse. Also mildly anemic (HB=10.70). Never seen an MO, only urologist (this has to change!!). Normally PSA etc. check every 3 months but now Ur. talking of 6...Isn't that too long??
Ah...mets to local and infra+para aortal LN
It depends. If you are recurrent after surgery or radiation, 6 months is fine. If you were originally diagnosed with mHSPC and have only had ADT, you should probably stick with 3 months.
My personal preference is quarterly; PSA and T. With the exception of my first three years which were monthly, I have been on quarterlies since 2003. MO said I could go to semi-annual. I tried once ten years ago and went back to quarterlies. She understands my “need” to have quarterly updates...... so, I see my Medical Oncologist, Cardiologist, and Ophthalmologist quarterly.
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My Doctor request every 2 to 3 months according to when my follow up appointment is scheduled. 0.1 PSA 4 years now as of 02/27 . So if my Doctor says go every day I will. I have complete confidence in my medical team. ADT,Provenge only treatments. Leo
Stick with every 3 months.
tea for two and three for me............
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Friday 03/11/2022 10:07 PM EST
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