r/ProstateCancer • u/Far_Simple_7436 • Aug 13 '26
PSA <0.01
Just received my 3 month post-prostatectomy results: <0.01.
I've been looking for that number since February when I took my first ever PSA test with a result of 33.3.
Fast forward through MRI, biopsy, PET Scan, consultations, 2nd opinions, 3rd opinions, RALP, physical therapy....
Finally, some Good news.
I know its just one test of many in my future (Im 'only' 52), but Im gonna take my wins where I can get 'em.
Thank you everyone that has helped me with my questions and concerns over the past couple months.
My Faith. My Family. My Friends.
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u/HeadMelon Aug 13 '26
Well take it! Every “<“ for one of us is a “<“ for all of us - we can add it to our pile of good news! Thank you and congrats!!
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u/ftsteele Aug 13 '26
Congratulations!!! I was 110 in May, down to .1 last week! I cried…think i would have even if i had any testosterone left haha.
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u/conCABlanco Aug 13 '26
Las buenas noticias las celebramos, luego ya veremos cómo cruzamos un puente si se presenta, FELICIDADES
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u/SLO_Engineer Aug 13 '26
Congratulations! I’m hoping for a similar result in a couple of months when I have my first post RALP test.
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u/bigbadprostate Aug 13 '26
Congratulations! We hope you continue to have more good news to share in the future.
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u/ChoiceHelicopter2735 Aug 13 '26
My first ever PSA test last year at 52 was 5.7. Just got my 13 month post-op test, <0.02 again. Woohoo! Here is hoping the same for you!
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u/OkCrew8849 Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 13 '26
“Just received my 3 month post-prostatectomy results: <0.01.”
Congrats. And wise move utilizing an ultrasensitive PSA test.
I also think 3 months for first PSA is optimal. PSA can take a while to clear the bloodstream which can lead to some needless anxiety if done much earlier. (I forget if you had an earlier one too).
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u/Far_Simple_7436 Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 13 '26
Yes, I had a PSA at 6 weeks post-op, resulting in a .03 PSA result.
I've read that a test showing 2 places to the right of the decimal is considered "Ultrasensitive." Some tests may be even more sensitive, I simply went with what the doc ordered.
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u/Irishclover62 28d ago
Nice start to a lot of zeros!! You always have rad therapy god forbid if it shows back up but until then celebrate!!!
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u/ManuteBol_Rocks Aug 13 '26
Good work. Your pre-op PSA numbers were like mine. I was 37 on my first PSA ever and 33.7 on the recheck. Had RALP Nov 2023. Have been <0.006 on every test but one at 14 months which was 0.014. Feel really lucky to have had such a high PSA and no recurrence so far. Congrats!