Recurrent prostate cancer

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Recurrent prostate cancer

Recurrent prostate cancer is a return of cancer that was thought to be cured or inactive (in remission). The prostate gland is a small walnut-shaped organ that lies just below a man's bladder.

Prostate cancer may return in or around the prostate or in another part of the body, such as the bones.

If recurrent prostate cancer returns in or around the prostate, it can be diagnosed through a series of tests, including a digital rectal exam (DRE), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided biopsy.

Recurrent prostate cancer may be treated with radiation therapy, prostatectomy, or hormone therapy. Additional treatment will depend on previous treatment, location of the cancer, and other health problems the man may have. In some cases, participation in a clinical trial of a new treatment may be an option.

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Author	Jeannette Curtis
Author	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Editor	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Tracy Landauer
Associate Editor	Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Last Updated	May 25, 2007

Last updated:	May 25, 2007
Author:	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman

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