Checking PSA levels too soon after prostate cancer surgery can lead to overtreatment, study suggests
After surgical removal of the prostate to treat prostate cancer, clinicians monitor prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels.
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Increasing, Persistent PSA Levels Linked to Higher All-Cause Mortality
Investigators assess the impact of increasing persistent PSA levels on prostate cancer–specific mortality and all-cause ...
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Prostate-Specific Antigen Density Threshold for Optimizing Biopsy Decisions
The following is a summary of “Optimal PSA density threshold for prostate biopsy in benign prostatic obstruction patients ...
Urgent warning over at-home prostate tests for men due to ‘inconsistent and inaccurate results’
MEN have been warned against relying on at-home prostate tests, as they could give inconsistent or misleading results. The ...
Dr. Roach: Internist suggests PET scan after PSA level raises slightly
Dear Dr. Roach: I am 90 years old. About 20 years ago, I had prostate cancer and went through 43 weeks of radiation. My PSA level in the past year has risen slightly from .03 ng/mL to .09 ng/mL. My ...
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Current PSA monitoring guidelines may lead to overtreatment after prostate surgery
After surgical removal of the prostate to treat prostate cancer, clinicians monitor Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels.
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Checking PSA levels too soon after prostate cancer surgery can cause overtreatment
Currently, doctors usually check PSA levels about six to eight weeks after surgery. However, a new study from Mass General ...
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Checking PSA levels too soon after prostate cancer surgery can lead to overtreatment
A cohort study of over 40,000 patients suggests that levels should be monitored for at least three months — longer than commonly practiced ...