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A member asked:
My dad's psa test went from 33 before radiation to 14 three months later. is he out of the woods? he is 78 years old.
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No: He may need adjunctive therapy. Need it even lower but good start.
Answered 3/29/2013
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Need to talk to doc: Too many variables here. What other treatment has he had? How aggressive is his tumor? Is this initial diagnosis or recurrence? Does he have any other disease? His age is certainly in his favor. You will need to have a candid discussion with your doc. Ask precisely about survival, durability of treatments and next steps.
Answered 3/29/2013
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