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- Thu May 05, 2016 11:16 pm
- Forum: MRI and other scans
- Topic: Biopsy Procedural Differences in the States
- Replies: 1
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Biopsy Procedural Differences in the States
In reading you blog, I see you are in favor of preforming an MRI on the prostate pior to the biopsy to isolate areas of potential concern. You are also in favor of performing a Transperineal Biopsy versus the Transrectal Biopsy using the MRI data to target the area of interest and allowing access to...
- Thu May 05, 2016 11:04 pm
- Forum: Prevention: Drugs, Diet and Lifestyle
- Topic: Causes for Prostate Cancer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 33045
Causes for Prostate Cancer
I reading about prostate cancer, I get the impression there are two kinds of prostate cancer – one that is aggressive (fast spreading) and one that is slow (you will probably die of something else before it becomes a serious issue!). Can you please help me with the following questions? 1. I haven’t ...
- Thu May 05, 2016 11:01 pm
- Forum: Choosing a treatment
- Topic: Elevated PSA and 4K Scores
- Replies: 1
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Elevated PSA and 4K Scores
I have read that a PSA score above 4 ng/ml is considered in the elevated range and could be cause for prostate cancer concern. The PSA score has had some controversy associated with it and for a period of time my GP (in the States) recommended not to have it done. There is a newer test called the 4K...