What to expect from a PSMA-PET scan
If it’s the first time you’re receiving a PSMA-PET scan, it's normal to have questions about the test. Watch the video below to find out more.
Follow the steps below to discover your PSMA status
1. Ask your doctor if you’re PSMA+
If you find out your advanced prostate cancer has spread, ask about your PSMA status, especially if you've been on other treatments.
Your doctor can order a PSMA-PET scan to find this out.
2. Know what to expect during a PSMA-PET scan
A PSMA-PET scan is an imaging test your doctor uses to see if you're PSMA+. Before the scan, you get an injection. This helps the PET scan identify PSMA on your cells.
Even if you’ve had a PSMA-PET scan in the past that was negative, your status may have changed.
3. Stay hydrated before and after your PSMA-PET scan
Make sure you drink water when you get a PSMA-PET scan. Staying hydrated is important during this process.
Follow your doctor’s instructions about receiving the scan.
4. Understand what’s next
If you are PSMA+, it could change the conversations you and your doctor have about your treatment plan. So it is critical to determine if you are PSMA+.
