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Salvage radiotherapy

A type of radiation therapy used to treat cancer that has recurred after initial treatment.

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Jan 12, 2026
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What PSA cutpoints and serial measurement strategies do guidelines recommend for using ultrasensitive PSA after radical prostatectomy?

Guidelines permit, but do not mandate, use of ultrasensitive PSA (usPSA) after radical prostatectomy: the AUA/ASTRO/SUO panel says clinicians may obtain usPSA in patients at high risk of recurrence wh...

Jan 15, 2026

How soon after prostatectomy should PSA be tested to detect biochemical recurrence?

After radical prostatectomy, PSA is expected to fall to undetectable levels within weeks to months, and guidelines generally advise the first postoperative PSA check at about 6–8 weeks; thereafter mos...

Jan 15, 2026

What are the inclusion criteria and primary endpoints for the PSMA‑SRT phase III trial (Calais et al)?

The PSMA‑SRT phase III trial (Calais et al.) randomized 193 men with biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy to standard salvage radiotherapy (SRT) versus SRT planned after 68Ga‑PSMA‑11 PET...

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