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- Following PSA Levels During and After Prostate Cancer . . .
Your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels should get very low after treatment, but PSA results aren't always cut and dry Learn more here
- PSA Monitoring and Detecting Recurrence | Prostate Cancer . . .
PSA is produced by all prostate cells—not just prostate cancer cells—so patients who have had radiation therapy may have normal prostate cells that still make PSA After radiation therapy, doctors need to look for confirmation from multiple tests because PSA can “bounce” or jump up for a short period, and will later return to its low level
- My PSA is Rising After Prostatectomy—Am I Doomed?
Biochemical recurrence or rising PSA after prostatectomy should not be a cause for unnecessary anxiety
- After prostate cancer treatment, a new standard of care for . . .
The first sign of recurrence is typically a rise in blood levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) PSA should drop to zero after surgical removal of the prostate, and to near zero after radiation therapy Prostate cancer cells release PSA, so if the levels rise again after this initial treatment, then new tumors are likely forming in the body
- To Restart Prostate Cancer Treatment or Not? The Long Road Ahead
As my PSA rises, I know each new test and each new scan will demand new decision-making The question will be when, not if, I need to restart ADT therapy
- How often should PSA levels be monitored after a . . .
How often should PSA levels be monitored after a prostatectomy? After having a prostatectomy it’s important to keep an eye on your PSA levels Doctors suggest checking your PSA regularly to make sure everything is going well If the levels start to rise it can mean that you need more treatment
- Why Is My PSA Level Going Up After Prostate Cancer Treatment?
A rising PSA level after prostate cancer treatment may indicate metastatic disease Learn its causes and how it's managed with hormone therapy, radiation, and surgery
- PSA After Prostatectomy: Tracking Changes Over Time
Learn how PSA levels change after prostatectomy, what influences fluctuations, and how to interpret results for ongoing health monitoring
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