NCIt related terms : biochemical relapse; biochemical recurrence;
NCIt definition : An increase in serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels following treatment for
prostate cancer.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A rise in the blood level of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in prostate
cancer patients after treatment with surgery or radiation. PSA failure may occur in
patients who do not have symptoms. It may mean that the cancer has come back.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000543628; CDR0000543627; CDR0000542440;