Prostate cancer proves a common recurrence for many1-3
Of patients who experienced BCR1-3
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20% to 40% had undergone a radical prostatectomy
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30% to 50% had been treated with radiation

Accurate imaging techniques are critical for clinical decision-making
Many traditional approaches still present challenges
Limitations of the most common current imaging procedures6
May not detect small tumors |
Some imaging procedures may be unable to detect recurrent prostate tumors <1 cm in size or when PSA levels are <10 ng/mL—when cancer may be more effectively managed or treated with localized therapy7-12 |
Difficult to use |
Some imaging procedures can be time-consuming or present challenges for reproducibility of results13-15 |
May require multiple scans to evaluate all potential metastatic sites |
Bone scans, CT scans, and/or MRI may be necessary7 |



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