A prostate biopsy is a test performed to diagnose prostate cancer. There are two main reasons why a prostate biopsy might be performed.
A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy is usually performed in the...
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I recently attended the Us TOO, prostate cancer support group, meeting at one of our local hospitals. An interesting topic was discussed:... Read more »
Radiation therapy is one of the more commonly used methods for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. It involves the use of ionizing... Read more »
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Larry A. Weinrauch, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Editorial review provided by VeriMed... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic bacterial prostatitis Symptoms Symptoms of chronic prostatitis are similar to those of acute prostatitis but are not as severe.... 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 »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Prostate Cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Prostate CancerProstate cancer usually does not cause any symptoms until it has spread beyond the gland. However, the symptoms... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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