enow.com Web Search

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. Management of prostate cancer - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management_of_prostate_cancer

   For men over 64 with prostate cancer limited to the pelvis, using fewer, larger doses of radiation (hypofractionation) results in similar overall survival rates. [28] The risk of dying from prostate cancer or having acute bladder side effects may be similar to that of longer radiation treatment. [ 28 ]

4. High-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-grade_prostatic...

   In prostate biopsies it is not predictive of prostate cancer in one year if the prostate was well-sampled, i.e. if there were 8 or more cores. [8] The exact timing of repeat biopsies remains an area of controversy, as the time required for, and probability of HGPIN transformations to prostate cancer are not well understood. [citation needed]

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 ...

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

   Experts say the test can help doctors identify serious cancers while also reducing unnecessary biopsies. Prostate cancers are graded ... That is a significant improvement over other biomarker ...