Multiparametric MRI detects more local recurrences after prostatectomy than prostate-specific membrane antigen PET-CT, with the two showing only moderate agreement.

After surgical removal of the prostate to treat prostate cancer, clinicians monitor Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels. Persistently elevated PSA levels indicate residual cancer and are linked to ...

Among men with PSA persistence after radical prostatectomy, a higher preoperative PSA surprisingly was linked to lower mortality. Men with PSA persistence and preoperative PSA >20 ng/mL had 31% lower ...

Dr. Khurshid Guru answers the question: 'Checking PSA Levels After Surgery?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: How often will my PSA be checked after surgery? Answer: The PSA is a test which is required to ...

Prostate cancer is the most common malignant tumor in men, accounting for 29% of male neoplasm diagnoses in the United States alone. Radical prostatectomy remains the preferred treatment for localized ...

Approximately 20% to 30% of men with prostate cancer experience disease recurrence within 5 years of therapeutic intervention. 1 A key challenge in managing these patients is a scarcity of accurate ...

The journey through prostate cancer treatment marks a significant chapter in many men’s lives, with surgery often serving as a pivotal turning point toward recovery. While the removal of cancerous ...

James Pickens Jr. opens up about his prostate cancer diagnosis and how early screening saved his life. Now, he's cancer-free.