last test for PSA level was 3 months ago with only 3.4 now today test is 21. Doctor is asking for a bone test. Anything else we should ask for.
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Q: My father is a active and healthy 78 year old. He had prostate cancer 8 years ago, had prostate removed, rediation treatments. PSA counts have showed up about 2 years ago, now have raised to 21.
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6/ 1/11 10:44pm
This clearly represetns a treatment failure. Given the extent of PSA elevation, it may be time to consider treatment with an LHRH agonist or antagonist. A bone scan should also be obtained.
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