Why is alkaline phosphatase elevated in prostate cancer?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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15+ Yrs

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When prostate cancer or another cancer moves to the bones, bone, and tissue in the cancerous areas break down and release increased levels of alkaline phosphatase into the bloodstream.

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