My husband just had his first PSA test after robotic surgery to remove his prostrate on November 6, 2007. His PSA was higher now than before his surgery! Going into surgery his PSA was 12 and this last test was 18. The surgeon reported that he was "agressive" in taking more tissue, nerves, and lymp nodes on the right side (only side with cancer). According to path reports the margins were clear and the lymp nodes were also clear. Our family doctor was speechless for a moment and said to recheck it in 2 weeks after suggesting that our local hospital has been known to mess up blood work.
I'm worried sick and wonder where do we go from here? Any suggestions or has anyone else had this happen where the PSA is so high after surgery?
Thanks for any and all advice!
Lynne