Obesity, risk of biochemical recurrence, and prostate ‐specific antigen doubling time after radical prostatectomy: results from the SEARCH database

ConclusionWhile we confirmed that higher BMI was associated with BCR, we found no link between BMI and PSADT at the time of recurrence. Our data suggest obese men do not have more aggressive recurrences. Future studies are needed to test whether obesity predicts response to salvage therapies.

Source: BJU International - November 16, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Stephen J. Freedland, Brandee L. Branche, Lauren E. Howard, Robert J. Hamilton, William J. Aronson, Martha K. Terris, Matthew R. Cooperberg, Christopher L. Amling, Christopher J. Kane, On behalf of the SEARCH Database Study Group Tags: Original Article Source Type: research