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   Do I need a biopsy if I have prostate cancer?

   • If you have prostate cancer, it can help your doctor or nurse decide which treatment options may be suitable for you. If you have prostate cancer, you’ll usually need to have had a biopsy if you want to join a clinical trial in the future. This is because the researchers may need to know what your cancer was like when it was first diagnosed.

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   What is a prostate biopsy procedure?

   • A prostate biopsy procedure involves taking a tissue sample from the prostate to check for signs of cancer. The procedure is often uncomfortable, not painful, and a person will recover within days. Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer in natal males.

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   How accurate is a prostate biopsy?

   • A prostate biopsy is one of the most accurate ways to diagnose prostate cancer. But biopsy can still miss 1 in 5 prostate cancers. Here’s how the test works: First, the doctor collects a tissue sample from your prostate. They do this using a thin needle that is inserted into your prostate.

   What is the most accurate test for prostate cancer?

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   Can a PSA test detect prostate cancer?

   • The blood test, called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, measures the level of PSA and may help detect early prostate cancer. If you are over 50, you can ask a GP for a PSA test. PSA tests are not routinely used to screen for prostate cancer, as results can be unreliable. Your PSA level can also be raised by other, non-cancerous conditions.

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   How can I cope with a diagnosis of prostate cancer?

   • Coping with a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be difficult. There is help and support available to help you and your family. The tests you might have include a PSA blood test, an examination of your prostate gland, an MRI scan and biopsy.

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   How is prostate cancer diagnosed?

   • A prostate biopsy is one of the most accurate ways to diagnose prostate cancer. But because it is an invasive procedure, other screening methods are used first. Some tests may be carried out by your GP when you first go to them with concerns. Others are carried out at a hospital. Here are the different tests for prostate cancer explained:

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   Although a biopsy is more reliable than a PSA test, there can still be issues, such as: missing the cancer – doctors can see the prostate using the ultrasound scan but might not always spot a tumour; needing another biopsy if your symptoms persist or your PSA level continues to rise – you may be offered another MRI scan first

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   If you have prostate cancer, you’ll usually need to have had a biopsy if you want to join a clinical trial in the future. This is because the researchers may need to know what your cancer was like when it was first diagnosed.

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   If your doctor finds an abnormality during a DRE or MRI, or if PSA testing detects a raised PSA level, you may need a biopsy.

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   a biopsy; Find out more about how prostate cancer is diagnosed. PSA testing. The blood test, called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, measures the level of PSA and may help detect early prostate cancer. If you are over 50, you can ask a GP for a PSA test. PSA tests are not routinely used to screen for prostate cancer, as results can be ...

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   May 5, 2023 · A prostate biopsy procedure involves taking a tissue sample from the prostate to check for signs of cancer. The procedure is often uncomfortable, not painful, and a person will recover within...

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   scans. taking a sample of your prostate gland called a biopsy. Tests your GP might do. Most people start by seeing their GP. They can do some tests to help them decide whether you need a referral to a specialist. The tests your GP might arrange include: an examination of your prostate gland (digital rectal examination)

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   Dec 31, 2023 · Introduction. About. Causes. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Getting help and support. Leave your feedback. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in the UK. It develops when cells in your prostate gland become cancerous and start to grow in an uncontrolled way.