I was treated with radiation therapy approximately 1 year ago for prostate cancer. My PSA after treatment was not detectable. I get a PSA every 3 months. My last PSA was 1.2. Does this mean the prostate cancer is still active? What are my options? - Cancer - Cancer

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I was treated with radiation therapy approximately 1 year ago for prostate cancer. My PSA after treatment was not detectable. I get a PSA every 3 months. My last PSA was 1.2. Does this mean the prostate cancer is still active? What are my options?

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