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Prostate cancer and tumor markers Q&As

4 items found in this section.

1. Can you tell me what is meant by 'free' and 'bound' PSA?

last reviewed: 27.07.2005

2. I had a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer two years ago. My PSA is now rising and my doctors suspect the cancer is coming back. What can be done about this?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

3. I am going to have a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. My PSA level is raised. Will it go back to normal after the operation? If it does, does this mean I am cured?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

4. I had a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer last year but my specialist still checks my PSA levels when I go for a check up. Why is this, as I no longer have a prostate?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

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