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PSA Recurrence: When Should You Treat? | Ask a Prostate Expert, Mark Scholz, MD

Medical oncologist Mark Scholz, MD, addresses YouTube comments asking about salvage treatment, radiation the metastatic spots, and other issues related to prostate cancer recurrence. 0:06 In the event of a rising PSA after treatment, is there a PSA cutoff for when salvage treatment is indicated? 1:24 Is there a cutoff of the number of metastatic lesions that can be treated with radiation therapy? 2:16 How often should be radiation patients be checking their PSAs? 3:53 Are most doctors aware that it can take more than two years for radiation to kill cancer and that it may show up on scans until then? 4:28 Is there a general prognosis for men with metastatic disease confined to the pelvic lymph nodes? 5:20 How often should the PSA be checked after surgery or radiation? Don’t know your stage? Take the quiz: Visit http://www.prostatecancerstaging.org To learn more about prostate cancer visit http://www.pcri.org 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 or call our free helpline at 1 (800) 641-7274 with any questions that you have. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors. The information on the Prostate Cancer Research Institute's YouTube channel is provided with the understanding that the Institute is not engaged in rendering medical advice or recommendation. The information provided in these videos should not replace consultations with qualified health care professionals to meet your individual medical needs. #ProstateCancer #Prostate #MarkScholzMD