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[rick753]

Radical Prostectomy In 2002 Followed By Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Same Year.Gleason Score Of 6 With Invasion Of Right Seminal Vesicle.PSA Gradually Rose To .8 In 2010.Now Has Tripled To 2.5 At Last Reading.Should I Be Concerned And Where Do I Go From Here?I'm Quite Concerned.

[curmudgen]

I suggest you read the book - partial title -- " The Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers...."  great read for all men especially for those of us in that gray zone....

[rick753]

Thank You For Your Input.My Urologist Who Performed My Prostectomy Almost 10 Years Ago Is Very Concerned.I Can't Have Radiation Again And He Wants Me To Start On Hormone Therapy Immediately.He Even Gave Me A Prescription For Casodex When I Left His Office This Past Monday.
  Obviously,This Needs To Be Furthered Discussed With My Oncologist Who Feels 2.5 Is Still Within The Safety Zone. I Also Need To Be Educated On Side Effects,Duration Of Treatment,Etc.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

You PSA is well within the normal limits. Mild variations in the level can be cased due to infections/ inflammations and a few other causes and should not be a cause to worry.
Hope this information is helpful.

Take care!