What Should I Expect During My Prostate Biopsy?

Episode 20 May 19, 2023 00:07:39
What Should I Expect During My Prostate Biopsy?
The Believers Medicine Podcast
What Should I Expect During My Prostate Biopsy?

May 19 2023 | 00:07:39

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Show Notes

The choice to undergo a biopsy of the prostate is an important decision. After a PSA blood test, and likely an MRI of the prostate gland, are performed, you and your doctor may come to the decision that a biopsy of the prostate gland is best for you. With this biopsy, several small samples of tissues are taken from the prostate gland. In this way, the doctor will get better idea of the presence or absence of prostate cancer or the aggressiveness of these cells if found. Let find out more about you can expect before and after your prostate biopsy.

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