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Urology (Expert Forum)
Increase PSA Level
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 02, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 02, 2006 12:00AM
When the prostate is removed, the PSA should fall to within undetectable levels. A rising PSA is suspicious for recurrent cancer.
Diagnostic options would include a digital rectal exam, CT scan, bone scan, or ProstaScint scan - all to look for extra-prostatic recurrence of cancer.
These options should be discussed with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
Diagnostic options would include a digital rectal exam, CT scan, bone scan, or ProstaScint scan - all to look for extra-prostatic recurrence of cancer.
These options should be discussed with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
Member Comments
by Pat11104, Aug 10, 2009 02:42PM
A related discussion, Sex after prostate surgery was started.
