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Raised psa after turbt

Offline StephenFT over 3 years ago

Hello I had a turbt procedure on Tuesday to remove reoccurring bladder tumors.

On Wednesday my nurse at my doctors took bloods for my routine blood screens. The doctor called today to say that my level has jumped from 5.6 to 17.

Could this have been caused by the procedure.

The doctor suggests a retest in 4 weeks.

Regards Steve

CRUK Nurse Celene over 3 years ago

Hello Steve and thanks for your post
It is possible that your recent TURBT has affected your PSA levels. It is usually recommended that a PSA test should be done at least 6 weeks after surgery to the bladder or prostate. You can read more about this on Prostate Cancer UK's website at this link.
I hope this helps. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
Kind regards,
Celene
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