One in eight men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Surgery to treat the disease can lead to unwelcome side effects. A minimally invasive alternative that avoids surgery is now available ...
Sansum Clinic and Ridley-Tree Cancer Center will share a panel discussion that was presented on prostate health. To view the video presentation, click ...
Researchers from Rice University and Vanderbilt University have made significant advancements in the fight against prostate cancer. They have shown that combining a small-molecule therapy called tumor ...
Precisely delivered ultrasound could be an effective treatment for prostate cancer, with high-frequency sound waves heating and killing off cancer cells, a new study says. The treatment killed off all ...
Duke University Medical Center is one of 12 centers in the country testing the safety and effectiveness of a minimally invasive procedure called High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). Since 79-year ...
Combining MRI-guided biopsy of the prostate with conventional ultrasound-guided 12-core prostate biopsy was superior to either technique alone at ruling out more aggressive cancers, and beat ...
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's medical issues last December put the spotlight on fighting prostate cancer while reducing the risk of side effects and complications. A trial here on a less invasive ...
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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 care.
Earlier this week, researchers presented data from the OPTIMUM (Optimization of Prostate Biopsy – Micro-Ultrasound Versus MRI) trial at the European Association of Urology Congress in Madrid, Spain.
Initiative to encourage men to take preventive action when it comes to prostate health ...