enow.com Web Search

  1. Ads

    related to: dangers of prostate biopsies

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Prostate biopsy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate_biopsy

    Prostate biopsy is a procedure in which small hollow needle-core samples are removed from a man's prostate gland to be examined for the presence of prostate cancer. It is typically performed when the result from a PSA blood test is high. [ 1 ]

  3. Prostate cancer - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate_cancer

    Those with high levels of PSA in their blood are at increased risk for developing prostate cancer. Diagnosis requires a biopsy of the prostate. If cancer is present, the pathologist assigns a Gleason score, and a higher score represents a more dangerous tumor. Medical imaging is performed to look for cancer that has spread outside the prostate.

  4. Skid Row Cancer Study - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skid_Row_Cancer_Study

    They were not informed that the biopsies searching for cancer had possible side effects, i.e., rectal tearing and impotence. According to Robert Aronowitz, before the biopsy, the patients underwent a physical examination including blood and urine assays, x-rays of the abdomen, massage of the prostate for cytology and intravenous pyelograms. [2]

  5. What's the difference between an enlarged prostate and ... - AOL

    www.aol.com/lifestyle/whats-difference-between...

    In some cases, prostate biopsies may be performed to monitor the progression as well. For patients who do require treatment for prostate cancer, several options are available, Ticku says.

  6. Surveillance is an Effective Way to Manage Some Types of ...

    www.aol.com/surveillance-effective-way-manage...

    Prostate biopsies took place at 6 months, then again at 1 year after diagnosis. After the first two years, the frequency of biopsies drops to once every two years.

  7. New Urine Test for Prostate Cancer May Help Reduce ... - AOL

    www.aol.com/lifestyle/urine-test-prostate-cancer...

    The test also significantly reduced unnecessary biopsies for individuals with indolent, low-grade prostate cancer. The results are exciting, but questions remain as to whether the test would ...

  1. Ads

    related to: dangers of prostate biopsies