Clinical Trial Results: Gleason 6 #ProstateCancer & Targeted Biopsies | #MarkScholzMD #AlexScholz

Referenced Study: Prostate Cancer Screening with PSA and MRI Followed by Targeted Biopsy Only: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJM... Donate to PCRI: https://pcri.org/donate/ For more information, visit https://pcri.org 0:40: What is Gleason 6 prostate cancer? 3:40: What benefits does an MRI have over a random needle biopsy? 5:34: Does Gleason 6 metastasize? 7:10: What are the most important results of this recent study? 9:48: Are there any cases in which a random needle biopsy is necessary? 10:51: Why opt for an MRI first, instead of PSMA pet scan? 11:36: Should patients always try to get a 3T instead of a 1.5T MRI? 12:22: What are the downsides of treating Gleason 6 prostate cancer? 13:59: Alex's Conclusion Don't know your stage? Take the quiz: visit http://www.prostatecancerstaging.org To learn more about prostate cancer, visit http://www.pcri.org Sign up for our newsletter here to receive the latest updates on prostate cancer and the PCRI: https://pcri.org/join Who we are: The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better-individualized care. Feel free to explore our website at pcri.org or contact our free helpline with any questions that you have at pcri.org/helpline. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors. #PCRI