Guest guest Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 There is a PSA " bump " That happens after radiation that is recognized but there is no corresponding bump with surgical treatments. PSA drop after radiation also happens gradually while with surgery it is immediate, there is no prostate left to produce PSA. These are normal. I think PSA anxiety is normal. Everyone worries that their cancer will come back. If someone has a change that worries them then it is important that the man talks to his doctor about his concern and it is OK to ask for the test to be rerun. Lab error, change in assay, etc can account for changes and should be considered. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 There is a PSA " bump " That happens after radiation that is recognized but there is no corresponding bump with surgical treatments. PSA drop after radiation also happens gradually while with surgery it is immediate, there is no prostate left to produce PSA. These are normal. I think PSA anxiety is normal. Everyone worries that their cancer will come back. If someone has a change that worries them then it is important that the man talks to his doctor about his concern and it is OK to ask for the test to be rerun. Lab error, change in assay, etc can account for changes and should be considered. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 (snip) > If someone has a change that worries them then it is important that > the man talks to his doctor about his concern and it is OK to ask for > the test to be rerun. Lab error, change in assay, etc can account > for changes and should be considered. Anecdote Alert! I have received two incorrect PSA test results from Quest. Fortunately, I receive copies of all tests and noted the error. A second test (free) confirmed the errors. Also, just last week, I was scheduled for an MRI of my cervical spine. BUT the point of interest is in the thoracic spine. I directed that the error be corrected and it was. Take-home lesson: Humans are prone to error and we are constantly dealing with -- and trusting -- humans. But it is prudent to crosscheck everything. Regards, Steve J " 'MD' does not mean 'Medical Deity.' " -- B. Strum, MD Medical Oncologist PCa Specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 (snip) > If someone has a change that worries them then it is important that > the man talks to his doctor about his concern and it is OK to ask for > the test to be rerun. Lab error, change in assay, etc can account > for changes and should be considered. Anecdote Alert! I have received two incorrect PSA test results from Quest. Fortunately, I receive copies of all tests and noted the error. A second test (free) confirmed the errors. Also, just last week, I was scheduled for an MRI of my cervical spine. BUT the point of interest is in the thoracic spine. I directed that the error be corrected and it was. Take-home lesson: Humans are prone to error and we are constantly dealing with -- and trusting -- humans. But it is prudent to crosscheck everything. Regards, Steve J " 'MD' does not mean 'Medical Deity.' " -- B. Strum, MD Medical Oncologist PCa Specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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