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MKSAP 19 Q & A
A 72-year-old man was diagnosed 9 years ago with prostate cancer. After radiation treatment, his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level dropped to a nadir of 1.5 ng/mL (1.5 µg/L); it had remained stable until it rose to 2 ng/mL (2 µg/L) 1 year ago and is currently 3.2 ng/mL (3.2 µg/L). He has no symptoms. Medical history is unremarkable, and he takes no medications.
Vital signs and all other physical examination findings are normal. Results of all other laboratory studies are within normal limits.
Biopsy of the prostate is negative. CT of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis and bone scan are negative for metastatic disease.
Which of the following is the most appropriate management?
A: Androgen deprivation therapy
B: Chemotherapy
C: Cryotherapy
D: Monitor PSA level without treatment
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