Recurrence

Assessing Recurrent Prostate Cancer

What Recurrence Means Depends on Your Previous Treatment

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Assessing Recurrent Prostate Cancer

Recurrence, also known as Biochemical Recurrence (BCR), is demonstrated through your PSA.

PSMA PET CT

Until recently, CT scans were used to check for prostate cancer when PSA scores rose after treatment. A positron-emission tomography (PET) scan is a newer, more accurate way for doctors to check if and where prostate cancer has spread in your body. There are two FDA-approved PET CT scans that are often used in men with prostate cancer.

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What Recurrence Means Depends on Your Previous Treatment

If your cancer is exhibiting signs of recurrence, your options for further treatment are affected by whether you were initial treated with surgery or radiation. Learn what you need to know by selecting your previous treatment below.