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PSA .75 after Doublet Therapy (Firmagon & Nubeqa) started August 2024 (PSA was 383) When Should Schedule PSMA-Pet Scan?

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After PCa reoccurence, after Proton therapy in 2009, started Doublet therapy.. Firmagon & Nubeqa in August 2024 and PSA just tested January 16th, is .75. Wondering when I should have 2nd PSMA-Pet scan to check on bone & lymph node mets which lit up scan in August 2024?Thanks for any input.

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If your PSA goes steadily up to see if it's time to change therapy.

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Wait until the PSA value gets above 2.0 and get the PET then.

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