Prostate Biopsy Procedure
Prostate Biopsy: What is It and How Does It Work?
A prostate biopsy is a test performed to diagnose prostate cancer. There are two main reasons why a prostate biopsy might be performed.
- A man has a high prostate specific antigen (PSA) level. This is a blood test used to screen men for prostate cancer. A rising PSA or elevated PSA can suggest that a cancer is developing in the prostate gland.
- The physician feels an abnormality or bump in the prostate gland.
A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy is usually performed in the u...
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Expert & Community Posts
Treating Elevated PSA with Antibiotics
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert...of the 99 men had prostate cancer discovered by a prostate biopsy when the PSA did not change.... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction and Prostate Cancer Treatment
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert...however. The amount of prostate cancer found on prostate biopsy (this is a procedure done to... Read more »
What is a Normal PSA? - Ask the Expert
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...abnormal rectal examinations need to be evaluated with a prostate biopsy. Once it is... Read more »
I recently completed a PET/CT Merge Scan and the results indicate
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...waiting approach, since I am not interested in a prostate biopsy at this point in time. However,... Read more »
How Often are Biopsies Needed When You Have a High-Grade PIN?
By Jay Motola , Health ExpertDear Dr. Motola, I am a healthy, very active 71 year old male. MY PSA level increased over the... Read more »
Health Guide
Prostate Biopsy: What to Expect
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