Category: Biopsy

Not all prostate biopsies are the same. Traditional methods can require more needles and carry higher risks. In-bore MRI guidance offers a safer, more precise alternative—helping doctors target aggressive cancers with confidence while reducing unnecessary complications. keep reading

Not all biopsies are created equal. When it comes to planning radiation treatment, real-time MRI guidance makes all the difference. Learn how this advanced approach helps doctors target cancer more precisely and reduce the risk of prostate cancer returning. keep reading

Should every man on active surveillance be monitored the same way? New evidence suggests genetics may hold the answer. Polygenic risk scores could one day refine prostate cancer protocols, helping patients get care that matches their unique risk. keep reading

A European study of nearly 600 men found that negative prostate MRI results accurately predicted no cancer in 96% of cases. Over three years, most men safely avoided biopsy while being monitored, suggesting pre-biopsy MRI can reduce unnecessary procedures without added risk. keep reading

For decades, standard TRUS biopsies relied on 12+ random needles—missing aggressive cancers up to 46% of the time and increasing risks of infection. Today, real-time MRI-guided biopsies use just 2–4 precisely targeted needles, giving doctors clearer answers with fewer side effects. Discover why MRI-guided precision is changing prostate cancer diagnosis. keep reading

New tools like biomarker tests and 3T mpMRI are transforming how doctors evaluate a high PSA. Learn how these innovations reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies—saving patients from risk, stress, and costs—while delivering greater clarity in prostate cancer diagnosis. keep reading

If you’re a real estate developer planning to build a new house, you start with the groundwork—literally. Before you start excavating, you have analysts determine the basics: the type of soil, the water table, and any flood risk. You want to know the important foundation factors that help predict the future stability of the construction. keep reading

Research shows that only three needles may be required for an accurate in-bore MRI-guided biopsy. This approach reduces patient discomfort, shortens procedure time, and maintains high diagnostic accuracy compared to traditional methods involving more needles. keep reading

Let’s start with the hypothetical case of Robert. He considers himself lucky in life because good things have come his way. He has a happy marriage, nice kids, a decent job, and he’s healthy. He follows the principles of the Mediterranean diet, doesn’t smoke, and has an occasional glass of wine. He does cardio workouts keep reading

Numerous studies have validated the hypothesis that if mpMRI does not detect significant prostate cancer (PCa), no biopsy is needed; but if a biopsy is indicated, MRI-targeted biopsy overcomes the problems of the TRUS random biopsies. It minimizes the number of needles while maximizing diagnostic accuracy. As one paper states... keep reading