Prostate Biopsies Can Be WRONG! - Dr. Ahdoot Explains Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

When men are found to have an elevated PSA or are at risk for prostate cancer, the first step in the diagnostic work up is often a prostate biopsy. However, recent advances in the field of prostate cancer diagnosis has lead to a big change in the way prostate. biopsies are performed. The traditional ultrasound guided 12 core biopsies actually have a very high rate of missing cancer! Newer technologies like MRI targeted biopsies however can diagnose cancer better. In this video we discuss the scientific studies about traditional and MRI targeted biopsies. We explain which is better and how to choose. Our goal at Cancer Better is to provide people with the best possible information to help them make the right health decisions. When it comes to big decisions like cancer treatment, you should know the facts so you can be in control of your health. Creating these videos takes many hours of research by experts in their field. To donate please go to: https://cancerbetter.com/donate For more cancer related videos go to: https://cancerbetter.com/videos To learn more about Dr. Ahdoot go to: https://www.michaelahdootmd.com/