Biochemical recurrence

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Biochemical Recurrence

Biochemical recurrence (pronunciation: /ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪkəl rɪˈkɜrəns/) is a term used in the field of oncology to describe the return of cancer after treatment, as indicated by rising levels of specific biomarkers in the blood.

Etymology

The term "biochemical recurrence" is derived from the words "biochemical", referring to the chemical processes and substances occurring within living organisms, and "recurrence", meaning the return of a medical condition after a period of improvement.

Definition

Biochemical recurrence is defined as the return of cancer, specifically prostate cancer, after treatment, as indicated by a rise in the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. This rise in PSA level is often the first sign of recurrence, even before any physical symptoms or imaging tests show evidence of disease.

Related Terms

  • Prostate-specific antigen (PSA): A protein produced by cells of the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in a man’s blood and is used to detect prostate cancer.
  • Oncology: The study and treatment of tumors. Oncologists are the doctors who specialize in treating people with cancer.
  • Biomarker: A biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease.

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