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What Causes PSA Level Of 222.3 After Treating Prostate Cancer?
Question: Had prostate cancer 6 or seven yrs ago, had a psa done & it was a 222.3. I feel really good, no loss of weight, eat really good on gleuten free diet. Can you have a psa that high & not have cancer
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. Prostate malignancy relapse cant be determined just based on psa.
But PSA of 200 6 years after prostate cance doesnt need to mean cancer and probably this isnt cancer. It is elevated in some other benign prostate disorders such as hyperplasia, prostatitis or uroinfection. So at this point you should not be worried,but it should be followed up with ultrasound and biopsy should be done if necessary. Wish you good health. Regards
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. Prostate malignancy relapse cant be determined just based on psa.
But PSA of 200 6 years after prostate cance doesnt need to mean cancer and probably this isnt cancer. It is elevated in some other benign prostate disorders such as hyperplasia, prostatitis or uroinfection. So at this point you should not be worried,but it should be followed up with ultrasound and biopsy should be done if necessary. Wish you good health. Regards
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Had radon seeds implanted, how long do they last. My wife said my cancer was 10 yrs ago if that makes any difference
Brief Answer:
3-4 years
Detailed Answer:
Well, seeds are in most cases left permanently but its radioactive activity is negligible after 3-4 yeas and it has significant effect in first 1 year. So in your case there is definitely no more seed activity. Also, if 10 years passed then it is considered that you are cured for cancer. what could happen is that there is anpther prostate disorder such as hyperplasia, prostatitis or uroinfection. Wish you good health.
3-4 years
Detailed Answer:
Well, seeds are in most cases left permanently but its radioactive activity is negligible after 3-4 yeas and it has significant effect in first 1 year. So in your case there is definitely no more seed activity. Also, if 10 years passed then it is considered that you are cured for cancer. what could happen is that there is anpther prostate disorder such as hyperplasia, prostatitis or uroinfection. Wish you good health.
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Dr. Prasad
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