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Curious I’m having follow up PSA tomorrow after SBRT 4 months ago. Do you have to refrain from sex a few days before like before treatment to get a good reading on PSA?

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Tall_Allen

I'd refrain from orgasms and bicycling for 2 days prior.

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GrnPndr in reply toTall_Allen

Yes, 48 hours minimum

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dadzone43

too late.

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paladin7 in reply todadzone43

Reschedule the test.

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ODave

Sunday..so test on Wednesday I should be good :)

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ODave

PSA at 4 months post SBRT 0.939 so I guess it’s heading the right way

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