Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer
Biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer is a condition that occurs in men who have previously been cured of prostate cancer. In BCR, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is elevated above normal.
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Biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer is a condition that occurs in men who have previously been cured of prostate cancer. In BCR, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is elevated above normal.
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Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer About The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that is a part of the male reproductive system. It secretes a fluid that nourishes and protects the sperms, which are the male reproductive cells. Cancer of the prostate is a major cause of concern in aging men. Prostate cancer usually resolves after primary therapy in the majority of men. However, in some men, a condition called biochemical recurrence (BCR) occurs, also known as biochemical relapse or PSA failure. In this condition, the prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein produced by the normal ...