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13 maj 2024 · Once your prostate is removed, it is expected that your PSA will soon drop to an undetectable level. When a follow-up PSA blood test registers 0.0 ng/mL, it means no more PCa! Surgery got it all. (NOTE: today’s PSA lab tests are so sensitive that sometimes a very, very low level of PSA is picked up.
11 maj 2023 · There’s a common misconception that once you’ve had your prostate removed, or undergone other treatment, PSA won’t be detectable anymore. But this isn’t always the case. We answer the most commonly asked questions to help you understand more about PSA levels after treatment.
27 lut 2024 · A PSA test can screen for prostate cancer or show how well treatment worked. Find out when you'll have this test, and what your results could mean.
16 maj 2024 · Understanding normal PSA levels after prostate surgery is vital for ongoing monitoring and early detection of any potential issues. By regularly checking PSA levels and interpreting the results accurately, you can stay informed about your prostate health and take proactive steps if necessary.
If your PSA is still detectable after surgery, even at a very low level, talk to your doctor about what it might mean, and what the best course of action might be. Some doctors advise following such low PSA levels over time to get a better idea of what’s going on.
20 maj 2020 · After the surgical radical prostatectomy, the prostate specific antigen (PSA) drops to virtually undetectable levels, (less than 0.05), depending on the lab performing the PSA test. This reading is effectively zero, but given the limited sensitivity of the test, it is simply termed undetectable.
15 sie 2024 · Understanding what to make of a detectable PSA after you’ve already been treated for localized prostate cancer is complicated, so we asked Weill Cornell Medicine urologist Jim C. Hu, M.D., M.P.H., to help explain the possible scenarios and options.
