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0:40 What does a sudden spike in PSA usually signify?
2:58 How are lab errors usually detected?
5:08 Which physical activities can affect PSA levels?
6:25 Is it advisable to get a PSA recheck before opting for a PSMA scan?
7:40 What degree of PSA spike usually indicates a lab error?
8:14 How long should a patient wait in between PSA readings?
8:48 How long should a patient wait after a high PSA reading before getting a PSMA scan?
9:41 Is there a kind of PSA test that is the most accurate or advisable?
10:42 Are ultra-sensitive tests the standard in modern PSA testing?
11:17 How can you tell the difference in PSA test readings?
11:39 Are other assays more useful than the PSA test for post-treatment monitoring?
12:42 Alex's conclusions
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The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better-individualized care. Feel free to explore our website at pcri.org or contact our free helpline with any questions that you have at pcri.org/helpline. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors.
Donate to PCRI: pcri.org/donate
For more information, visit pcri.org
0:40 What does a sudden spike in PSA usually signify?
2:58 How are lab errors usually detected?
5:08 Which physical activities can affect PSA levels?
6:25 Is it advisable to get a PSA recheck before opting for a PSMA scan?
7:40 What degree of PSA spike usually indicates a lab error?
8:14 How long should a patient wait in between PSA readings?
8:48 How long should a patient wait after a high PSA reading before getting a PSMA scan?
9:41 Is there a kind of PSA test that is the most accurate or advisable?
10:42 Are ultra-sensitive tests the standard in modern PSA testing?
11:17 How can you tell the difference in PSA test readings?
11:39 Are other assays more useful than the PSA test for post-treatment monitoring?
12:42 Alex's conclusions
Don't know your stage? Take the quiz: visit prostatecancerstaging.org
To learn more about prostate cancer, visit pcri.org
Sign up for our newsletter here to receive the latest updates on prostate cancer and the PCRI: pcri.org/join
Who we are:
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better-individualized care. Feel free to explore our website at pcri.org or contact our free helpline with any questions that you have at pcri.org/helpline. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors.
