The Value and Evaluability of the PCA3 Urine Assay in Prostate Carcinoma is Independent of the Tumor Localization

ConclusionThe location of the tumor mass in the prostate with respect to the urethra or the seminal colliculus did not to affect the PCA3 score. Hence, the location of the tumor does not limit the validity of the PCA3 score, and even for exclusively peripherall y located tumors, this possible influencing factor did not lead to an artificial modulation of the PCA3 score.
Source: Advances in Therapy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research