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27 lut 2024 · A regular PSA test after a prostatectomy is a way for your doctor to keep tabs on your treatment. It can help your doctor see how well your surgery worked, and if your cancer has come back. When...
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16 maj 2024 · Understanding normal PSA levels after prostate surgery is vital for ongoing monitoring and early detection of any potential issues. By regularly checking PSA levels and interpreting the results accurately, you can stay informed about your prostate health and take proactive steps if necessary.
If your PSA is still detectable after surgery, even at a very low level, talk to your doctor about what it might mean, and what the best course of action might be. Some doctors advise following such low PSA levels over time to get a better idea of what’s going on.
11 maj 2023 · For those who have had surgery a PSA or biochemical recurrence (BCR) is defined as a PSA of greater than or equal to 0.2ng/ml. For those who have had radiotherapy a PSA recurrence is defined as 2ng/ml above the nadir (the post treatment lowest PSA level) or 3 consecutive rises in PSA.
5 gru 2018 · After a prostatectomy, it is normal for a person to continue having regular PSA tests. This helps doctors check that the surgical team removed the cancer successfully, and that it has not...
24 sty 2024 · 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.
18 mar 2024 · What constitutes a normal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level? Why might someone’s PSA levels be elevated? And, is there such a thing as a “dangerously high” PSA level? Urologic surgeon Lisly Chéry, M.D., weighs in on these and three other frequently asked questions.
