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PSA Velocity
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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 10 4:35pm | Replies (77)PSA Velocity
PSAV = PSA velocity.
PSA velocity focuses on the absolute change in PSA per unit of time (ng/mL/year).
PSA doubling time focuses on the time required for PSA to double, reflecting more of the "growth rate" of PSA levels.
From what I understand PSA velocity is used more in detecting early trends in PSA changes, for example when screening or monitoring low-risk prostate cancer. PSA doubling time is used more after treatment (e.g., prostatectomy or radiation) to assess a cancer's recurrence or aggressiveness.