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...
