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Prostate cancer: Have you experienced PSA fluctuations that didn’t indicate recurrence?
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Dennis
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Yes, just did. Dr told me to get retested as the lab that did the PSA did not have the ultra sensitive test. Will re-test on Monday. Gents, make sure you use the same lab and it has the ultra sensitive test.
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My father went through prostate cancer treatment a few years ago, and we definitely saw some PSA fluctuations afterward. It was really stressful at first, but his doctor explained that small rises can happen and don’t always mean recurrence—especially after radiation. What helped us was staying calm and focusing on trends over time rather than single numbers. [This content has been moderated by an administrator] If you're dealing with this, I’d say don’t panic right away and always talk it through with your care team.
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Hi everyone, how are you doing today? 😊
For men who have undergone prostate cancer treatment, tracking PSA levels can be a source of stress. While PSA monitoring is important, fluctuations in PSA don’t always mean the cancer has come back. Factors like recent treatments, natural variations, or even a PSA bounce after radiation therapy can cause temporary changes.
❓ Have you ever experienced a rise in PSA that turned out to be nothing serious?
❓ How did your doctor explain PSA fluctuations to you?
❓ What advice would you give to someone worried about a rising PSA level?
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