Prostate cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate gland. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that makes up part of a man's reproductive system. It wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body.
Cancer - prostate; Biopsy - prostate; Prostate biopsy; Gleason score
Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of death from
A prostate biopsy is a test performed to diagnose prostate cancer. There are two main reasons why a prostate biopsy might be performed. A... Read more »
Dear Dr. Motola, I am a healthy, very active 71 year old male. MY PSA level increased over the past 16 months from 2.1 to 3.2 and as a... Read more »
Dear Dr. Greenstein: My friend ,who is in his early 50s, just got the results of his annual PSA test - it was between 4-5. The... Read more »
A common reason to see the urologist is for an elevated PSA, or prostate specific antigen. A man's PSA can rise for a number of reasons.... Read more »
On (or about) March 10, I will be going for a new PSA test. This is going to be very important as it is the first such test AFTER I started... Read more »
How is a Prostate Biopsy Performed? Transrectal biopsy of the prostate is performed as an outpatient in an office setting. After the patient has... Read more »
Researchers say a new imaging technique shows promise at helping doctors pinpoint where in the prostate a tumor is located. The technique uses... Read more »
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Treating Prostate Cancer A Guide for Men With Localized Prostate Cancer Most men have time to learn about all the options for treating their prostate... Read more »
Source: National Cancer Institue
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Key Points • • • A sentinel lymph node (SLN) is the first lymph node(s) to which cancer cells are likely to spread... Read more »
Several statistical terms are important to understand when trying to make sense of who should have their PSA tested or their prostate biopsied. The... Read more »