The presence of prostate-specific antigen checked more than 1 year before diagnostic biopsy is an independent prognostic factor in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy.
Sung Gon ParkKang Hee ShimSeol Ho ChooSe Joong KimSun Il KimPublished in: Investigative and clinical urology (2021)
Patients who has checked PSA at least once beyond 1 year before diagnosis of prostate cancer show better BCRFS regardless of other factors.