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What Is a Prostate Biopsy?

A prostate biopsy involves removing prostate tissue to test for cancer. Learn about types, procedure, risks, and follow-up ...
You will meet with one of our care team nurses to prepare you for your focused ultrasound. Your nurse will perform the following steps before your surgery: Fully shave and clean your head Take your ...
Q: Is it possible to treat prostate cancer with sound waves? A: High-intensity focused ultrasound is an innovative treatment option for men with localized, low to intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
Routine prostate cancer screenings save lives, yet some men still avoid them. However, making the process more streamlined increases the likelihood that men will get the tests they need to catch ...
Every September, countries across the world observe Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the importance of prostate health and early detection. It was first declared by the American Foundation ...
When prostate cancer has spread beyond the prostate to nearby lymph nodes and other areas of the body and treatments can no longer slow or stop its growth, you are not alone. Many patients, despite ...
There is no single, diagnostic test. Doctors make a diagnosis based on various measures. This can include a prostate-specific ...
Researchers from Rice University and Vanderbilt University have made significant advancements in the fight against prostate ...