Ultrasensitive assay of prostate-specific antigen used for early detection of prostate cancer relapse and estimation of tumor-doubling time after radical prostatectomy.
Yu H, Diamandis E, Prestigiacomo A, Stamey T. Ultrasensitive assay of prostate-specific antigen used for early detection of prostate cancer relapse and estimation of tumor-doubling time after radical prostatectomy. Clinical Chemistry 1995, 41: 430-434. PMID: 7533672, DOI: 10.1093/clinchem/41.3.430.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTumor-doubling timeProstate-specific antigenProstate cancer relapseRelapse-free periodRadical prostatectomyPSA assaysCancer relapseUltrasensitive prostate specific antigenProstate cancer patientsUltrasensitive assayExponential tumor growthPSA changeCancer patientsPatientsProstatectomyTumor growthEarly detectionRelapseAntigenAssaysBasis of criteriaDaysCystoprostatectomyPostsurgerySurgery