Does a DRE or Biopsy Affect PSA, Does Erleada Affect PSA | Answering YouTube Comments #15 | PCRI

Alex asks Dr. Scholz patients' questions from our YouTube comments on whether a DRE can affect the results of a PSA test and whether Erleada is a good option for a man with a rising PSA while on hormone therapy.

0:03 Can a DRE performed before a PSA affect the results of the PSA test?

1:24 What is your opinion of Erleada to suppress growing PSA while on hormone therapy?

2:10 Would Erleada (or another second generation hormonal agent) be your first consideration when a man's PSA begins to rise while on hormone therapy?

2:40 How does Provenge work to fight cancer?

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