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Association of [−2]proPSA with Biopsy Reclassification During Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
Author(s) -
Jeffrey J. Tosoian,
Stacy Loeb,
Zhaoyong Feng,
Sumit Isharwal,
Patricia Landis,
Debra J. Elliot,
Robert W. Veltri,
Jonathan I. Epstein,
Alan W. Partin,
H. Ballentine Carter,
Bruce J. Trock,
Lori J. Sokoll
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.402
H-Index - 256
eISSN - 1527-3792
pISSN - 0022-5347
DOI - 10.1016/j.juro.2012.06.009
Subject(s) - medicine , prostate cancer , biopsy , prostate specific antigen , prostate , prostate biopsy , cancer , proportional hazards model , watchful waiting , urology , oncology
Previous studies have suggested an association between [-2]proPSA expression and prostate cancer detection. Less is known about the usefulness of this marker in following patients with prostate cancer on active surveillance. Thus, we examined the relationship between [-2]proPSA and biopsy results in men enrolled in an active surveillance program.

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