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What Is a Prostate Biopsy?

A prostate biopsy involves removing prostate tissue to test for cancer. Learn about types, procedure, risks, and follow-up care.
This fluorescent microscopy image shows massive cell division occurring in the mouse prostate gland. Dividing cells are red, luminal cells are green, and basal cells are white. Summary The prostate ...
PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a substance naturally produced in prostate tissue. A small amount of PSA regularly sneaks into the bloodstream, and low blood concentration is considered ...
Scientists have uncovered a critical weakness in prostate cancer’s defences. The disease relies on two enzymes, PDIA1 and ...
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-associated death in men after lung cancer. Prostate cancer is highly common in which 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with the disease in their ...
Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer among men in the world. When detected early, the disease is usually ...
High-intensity-focused ultrasound (HIFU) can treat some men with prostate cancer as an alternative to surgery or radiation therapy. The corresponding study was published in The Lancet. "We believe ...
Facing a prostate cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. When prostate cancer is caught early, there are several treatment options to consider, and in some ...
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer. Age is a significant risk factor for prostate cancer. Family history and genetic factors play a significant role in prostate ...
Men suffering from an enlarged prostate can receive long-term relief from a minimally invasive procedure that partially blocks blood flow to the gland, new research reports. The procedure, called ...
For many men, a finding by Oregon researchers sounds too good to be true: An ingredient in beer seems to help prevent prostate cancer, at least in lab experiments. The trouble is you'd theoretically ...