Checking PSA levels too soon after prostate cancer surgery can lead to overtreatment, study suggests

Published Date: 14 Mar 2025

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 worse outcomes.

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