Assertion: hormone refractory prostate cancer | /r/DefinedAs | 2-3 consecutive rises
Facets:
value: in prostate-specific antigen
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: In patients with serum testosterone castrate levels, hormone-refractory prostate cancer is defined as 2-3 consecutive rises in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels obtained at intervals of greater than 2 weeks and/or documented disease progression based on findings from CT scan and/or bone scan, bone pain, or obstructive voiding symptoms.