Approximately 20% to 40% of men experience biochemical recurrence (a rising PSA level) after a radical prostatectomy. While estimates vary, roughly 25% to 35% of patients may see a recurrence over a 10-year period. Most recurrences occur within 5 years after surgery.

While that may seem like a low percentage, to some, you have to realize that the people who were cured aren’t coming back for help, Those of us who are helping people over the years with treatment mainly see people who have had reoccurrence so it really skews our information.