expected PSA values posttreatment
| VALUE | RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY | EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION THERAPY | BRACHYTHERAPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to nadir | 3–6 wk | 18–36 mo | > 36 mo |
| Expected nadir | < 0.10 ng/mL | < 0.2–0.5 ng/mL | < 0.2–0.5 ng/mL |
| Biochemical recurrence | 0.2–0.4 ng/mL | Nadir + 2.0 ng/mL | Nadir + 2.0 ng/mL |