Is PSA rising from 0.05 to 0.07 after prostate surgery cause for concern?

Small changes in PSA levels after surgery can understandably cause anxiety, and it's completely natural to want to gather information before meeting with your doctor. These slight fluctuations can happen for various reasons, and your medical team will be the best guide for interpreting what this means for your specific situation and determining the appropriate next steps. Preparing questions for your appointment shows great advocacy for your health - wishing you clarity and peace of mind during your discussion with your doctor.

Hi, Jim. Decisions on next steps likely depend on many factors - everyone's situation is unique. Your care team will give you advice and, perhaps, options. Stay engaged with this community - helpful in so many ways. Sending good vibes your way!

After my prostatectomy, my PSA has risen to 5.68. I'm not very peaceful about what might be next.

Jim...Yes, this seems like a time to take action. What did your care team say? My PSA required more time after surgery to be detectable than you, but I have a friend who had surgery and never saw an undetectable PSA. In both of our cases...PSMA-PET imaging to guide external beam radiation therapy and androgen deprivation therapy (pills). I completed my EBRT pretty easily and so did my pal. ADT was troublesome at the start - hot flashes, mostly - but I never stopped running and cycling. My 6 month PSA is in a couple of weeks... Hang in there, lots of useful treatments!