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I appreciate all of your comments and am asking once again. My husband is doing quite well except for the incontinence which has been a challenge. His first PSA after surgery was .11, 3 months later ,12 and his latest was .13. Our Urologist says it looks good. I saw our medical doctor today and he asked about him and I told him these results. He was quite upset and wants us to see the urologist again as he doesn't like the fact that it is rising. He thinks he should have the radiation. It's all so confusing. I don't want him to have unnecessary treatment but surely don't want to be sorry that we didn't do enough. Again, thank you for your help!
Strictly a layman's view, but if it were me, I'd want a pelvic scan and if that showed any residual PCa, I'd definitely go for radiation, despite the risks and side effects. Your oncologist's view would be crucial at that point.