Therapeutic options for a rising PSA after radical prostatectomy
Bradley C. Carthon1,2, David M. Marcus2,3, Lindsey A. Herrel4,
Ashesh B. Jani2,3,4, Peter J. Rossi2,3,4, Daniel J. Canter2,4
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.3, pp. 6748-6755, 2013
Abstract Introduction: Radical prostatectomy is an effective primary treatment for clinically localized prostate cancer. While many patients are cured of their disease after surgery, there are still a significant proportion of men who will develop a biochemical recurrence (BCR). In this review, we detail existing treatment algorithms for this group of patients as well as future therapies that show great promise.
Materials and methods: A review of the literature was performed, and relevant, high-impact articles were identified and reviewed focusing on the treatment of men with BCR after surgery for prostate cancer. Wherever possible, we used data from… More >