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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

A protein produced by the prostate gland, used as a marker for prostate cancer

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Can elevated PSA levels after prostate surgery indicate cancer recurrence?

Yes — a rise in prostate‑specific antigen (PSA) after radical prostatectomy is commonly the earliest laboratory sign that prostate cancer may have recurred, but interpretation depends on timing, magni...