Prostate Cancer Progression and Recurrence

A rising PSA after prostate cancer surgery isn't always a crisis. Learn how to manage biochemical recurrence with personalized testing and treatment strategies.

Understand stage 4 prostate cancer life expectancy and survival rates. Discover how modern treatments are changing the prognosis for those living with the disease.

Is a detectable PSA of 0.04–0.07 after prostatectomy a sign of recurrence? Learn why these low levels often fall within a safe gray zone for recovery.

A rising PSA after prostate cancer treatment can feel like the ground is shifting under you. Many people expect that once treatment is done, the numbers should stay at zero forever. So when PSA starts to increase, it can trigger fear that the cancer is back or that treatment has failed. A rising PSA is […]

If you or a loved one has finished prostate cancer treatment, you may have questions about monitoring and recurrence. Board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Jacob Berchuck at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University (previously with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute) shares his insights on recurrence for localized prostate cancer and the importance of monitoring after treatment in this […]

We gathered some community questions on metastatic prostate cancer for Dr. Wayne Brisbane at UCLA Health and Dr. Hardeep Phull at Palomar Health during recent “Ask the Expert” webinars. Below are some of the important insights they shared on this complex diagnosis that we transcribed from the discussions. The following questions and responses have been […]

Latest metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) treatment advances In a recent webinar, Massachusetts General Hospital’s Dr. Xin Gao explored the latest advancements and research in prostate cancer and key findings from 2024’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting. Watch the full discussion below. Watch the full webinar replay Read on for a recap on […]

Why biomarker testing matters in  prostate cancer Biomarker testing and targeted therapies play a significant role in guiding personalized prostate cancer care. In this Q&A transcribed from our “Ask the Expert” webinar, board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Jacob Berchuck of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University (previously at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute) shares some of the latest […]

Prostate cancer and related treatment methods can influence your bones and bone strength. Maintaining strong, healthy bones is crucial for those with prostate cancer because it could put you at a higher risk for bone loss and osteoporosis. By understanding how prostate cancer affects bone health, you can proactively mitigate those risks. Prostate cancer and […]

The impact of lifestyle on prostate cancer After you’re finished with your recommended prostate cancer treatment, you may have to adjust your habits to stay healthy. Research shows that a balanced diet and lifestyle can reduce the risk of recurrence, which is when new cancer cells are detected in the body.  Although up to 40% […]