u/KaleidoscopeDry8334

First blood test after radiation

I am finishing 45 IMRT Treatments next week on Wednesday. I have been on 1mg. finasteride for hair loss for 8 years. I have a appointment with my Urologist on October 8th. I called to ask when I should stop the finasteride since I will be getting blood work done and want true psa

Nurse called me today and told me stop finasteride on September 15th get bloodwork done before appointment.

I used Claude to get some answers and Claude stated that wash-out time is not enough. AI isn't always correct.

I would rather reschedule the doctors appointment rather than getting a false reading

I am asking here because I am not going to rely on Claude's advice

Again stop finasteride September 25th

Bloodwork (Psa and total testosterone) latest Wednesday September 30th

Urologist appointment October 8th

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u/KaleidoscopeDry8334 — 1 day ago