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What is follow-up (postoperative) radiotherapy and why would it be needed after a RRP?

April 26, 2017follow-up needed postoperative radiotherapy rrp

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What is follow-up (postoperative) radiotherapy and why would it be needed after a RRP?

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Sometimes, it is strongly advised when the pathology report shows positive (cancerous) surgical margins or extension of the tumor beyond the prostate gland. Also, it is sometimes advised when the PSA begins to rise after surgery.

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Sometimes, it is strongly advised when the pathology report shows positive (cancerous) surgical margins or extension of the tumor beyond the prostate gland.