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Posted 18 Mar 2026 at 05:15

I had a successful RALP in 2020 (3+4 with clear margins) and have been undetectable (<0.1) on six monthly tests since.

On Monday I had my regular test (same GP surgery, lab etc) and have a result of 1.51! 

GP has referred me under 2 week wait process, based on previous consultants note to action if PSA rises to greater than 0.2.

I have read a lot about biochemical reoccurance and thought that this is typically a slow progression until reaching a reading of 0.2. My significant jump seems rather unusual - has anyone experienced anything similar?

 

User
Posted 18 Mar 2026 at 07:50

Hello, mate.

I've been a regular on the forum for the past three years. I'm particularly interested in  BCR after RARP. As far as I'm aware, no-one who's had RARP and who's PSA has been undetectable for 6 years has encountered such a significant and sudden rise.

I suspect the first step will be a PSA retest, in case this rise is due to a laboratory fault or the result has been incorrectly recorded. In the past, we have had cases of such errors.

Good luck. ๐Ÿ‘ 

User
Posted 18 Mar 2026 at 09:17

FreeBird, as already said a retest would probably be the first step. It could be an error. My rise after salvage RT took nearly 5 years to rise from 0.11 to around 1.4, but I was showing a steady rise. Good they are fast tracking you. Late BCR, is better than a quick recurrence.

Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 18 Mar 2026 at 14:34
Sorry to hear that Freebirdโ€ฆ.lets hope itโ€™s an error; I agree it seems a long time post RARP, although a colleagues husband (not on here) went 9 years post RARP before raised PSA and BCR

Fingers crossed for you!

Debbie

User
Posted 18 Mar 2026 at 15:00
Just making sure you actually saw the intervining test results and were not relying on the GPs computer to tell you if action was required?

A jump from >0.1 to 1.5 in 6 months is unheard of for someone without a prostate.

User
Posted 21 Apr 2026 at 06:27

Errors do happen!!

To complete this thread, after the referral consultation, a re-test was ordered.

This came back from the same lab (Addenbrookes) as <0.1.

Clearly my previous result (1.51) was an error as suggested, although it didn't help with the period of anxiety! I have advised the GP practice who took the original bloods but doubt there would be any follow up possible.

I count myself to be very fortunate to be still clear after 6 years.

 

User
Posted 23 Apr 2026 at 13:26
Hope they are paying your laundry bill๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
User
Posted 23 Apr 2026 at 14:01

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Every one should wear brown underpants on test results day.

User
Posted 23 Apr 2026 at 15:08

So happy to read these great news! Big relief.  And as for Adrian's suggestion...spouses/partners should too.

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User
Posted 18 Mar 2026 at 07:50

Hello, mate.

I've been a regular on the forum for the past three years. I'm particularly interested in  BCR after RARP. As far as I'm aware, no-one who's had RARP and who's PSA has been undetectable for 6 years has encountered such a significant and sudden rise.

I suspect the first step will be a PSA retest, in case this rise is due to a laboratory fault or the result has been incorrectly recorded. In the past, we have had cases of such errors.

Good luck. ๐Ÿ‘ 

User
Posted 18 Mar 2026 at 09:17

FreeBird, as already said a retest would probably be the first step. It could be an error. My rise after salvage RT took nearly 5 years to rise from 0.11 to around 1.4, but I was showing a steady rise. Good they are fast tracking you. Late BCR, is better than a quick recurrence.

Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 18 Mar 2026 at 14:34
Sorry to hear that Freebirdโ€ฆ.lets hope itโ€™s an error; I agree it seems a long time post RARP, although a colleagues husband (not on here) went 9 years post RARP before raised PSA and BCR

Fingers crossed for you!

Debbie

User
Posted 18 Mar 2026 at 15:00
Just making sure you actually saw the intervining test results and were not relying on the GPs computer to tell you if action was required?

A jump from >0.1 to 1.5 in 6 months is unheard of for someone without a prostate.

User
Posted 18 Mar 2026 at 16:00

Yes, I've always received the results direct from the lab, normally before the GP has even seen them!

I am hoping it is an error as it does appear quite unusual.

User
Posted 21 Apr 2026 at 06:27

Errors do happen!!

To complete this thread, after the referral consultation, a re-test was ordered.

This came back from the same lab (Addenbrookes) as <0.1.

Clearly my previous result (1.51) was an error as suggested, although it didn't help with the period of anxiety! I have advised the GP practice who took the original bloods but doubt there would be any follow up possible.

I count myself to be very fortunate to be still clear after 6 years.

 

User
Posted 21 Apr 2026 at 08:10

Greats news, mate! I'm thrilled for you. ๐Ÿ‘

User
Posted 23 Apr 2026 at 13:26
Hope they are paying your laundry bill๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
User
Posted 23 Apr 2026 at 14:01

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Every one should wear brown underpants on test results day.

User
Posted 23 Apr 2026 at 15:08

So happy to read these great news! Big relief.  And as for Adrian's suggestion...spouses/partners should too.

 
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