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Prostate Cancer Nomograms : Disclaimer

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Prostate Cancer Nomograms: PSA Doubling Time

This tool can be used to calculate the rate of rise of PSA, expressed as the velocity in nanograms/ml/year, or the PSA doubling time, in months or years. The most important values to enter are the date/PSA value for each PSA measured over the last 12 months. Alternately, if at least three PSA values are available, enter all PSA values after receiving radical prostatectomy, beginning with the lowest PSA value. (Note: Disregard any PSA values obtained after hormonal therapy was begun.) To learn more, visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

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(Month / Date / Year)
ng/ml
(> 0.1)

Your Results

Months
Slope Log (PSA)
Doubling Time
Velocity
Years
Slope Log (PSA)
Doubling Time
Velocity
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PSA Doubling Time

PSA Doubling Time can be an indicator of biochemical and clinical progression. This tool predicts the changes in PSA levels over time.

Supporting Publication

Natural history of progression after PSA elevation following radical prostatectomy. JAMA. 1999 May 5;281(17):1591-7.