Category: Imaging & mpMRI

We’ve come a long way in focal therapy in the years since we published the blog below. Dr. Hash Ahmed’s 2014 published paper, as cited in the original blog, summarized compelling data that showed great promise for focal prostate cancer (PCa) treatment. Now, nearly a decade later, four authors from UCLA list several treatment methods with result statistics. Methods include... keep reading

One of the traits of highly successful people is their ability to stay grounded in the present moment yet anticipate the future. Although no one can predict the future with 100% accuracy, knowing the odds are favorable is a definite advantage. For prostate cancer patients, the most common treatment recommendation is radical robotic prostatectomy (RRP). In fact... keep reading

A groundbreaking European study highlights the benefits of adding MRI to PSA screening for prostate cancer. By improving detection of significant cancers and reducing unnecessary biopsies, this approach offers a more accurate, cost-effective pathway for diagnosis. Discover how this research is transforming prostate health and diagnosis standards worldwide. keep reading

Oxygen-enhanced MRI may change how prostate cancer is treated, especially for men undergoing radiation therapy. Learn how this groundbreaking imaging technique can reduce radiation doses by tracking tumor response in real-time. keep reading

Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) has proven itself as a powerful tool in detecting significant prostate cancer. By accurately identifying suspicious areas and distinguishing aggressive tumors from those that pose less risk, mpMRI is helping reduce unnecessary biopsies and providing clearer, more reliable diagnostic information for better treatment decisions. keep reading

Combining multiparametric MRI with genomic testing is revolutionizing prostate cancer detection and treatment. By leveraging the strengths of both technologies, doctors can achieve more accurate diagnoses, guide personalized treatment decisions, and improve patient outcomes. Learn how these tools are shaping the future of prostate cancer care. keep reading

A new consensus on MRI follow-up after focal therapy for prostate cancer offers fresh guidelines for detecting recurrence. Learn how these recommendations can enhance patient outcomes and standardize MRI protocols. 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

Based on the standard five-letter grading system (A, B, C, D, F), getting your report card may or may not have been a time of dread. However, that system did not raise every kid’s anxiety until its universal adoption by U.S. schools in the 1940s. Were you ever curious as to why the letter E keep reading

No radiologist was born knowing how to interpret MRI scans of the prostate gland. They must be trained to interpret images, and the rate at which they improve is called their learning curve. According to Rosencrantz et al. (2017), At a basic level, by seeing many cases, radiologists experience innate self-directed visual learning, even without keep reading