MRI targeted prostate biopsy: state of the art imaging for the diagnosis of prostate cancer

A 44-year-old healthy man was referred for assessment of high PSA levels by his GP. He had no significant medical/family history and his examination was unremarkable. His PSA was 3.5 ng/ml being 3 ng/ml six months earlier.

Uro-oncologyhomi zargar30 October 2017tumor, surgery, recovery, prostate, screening, cancer, PSA, men, homi zargar, MRI, investigation, multiparametric MRI, mpMRI, biopsy, ultrasound, fusion targeting

Is digital rectal examination (DRE) still considered necessary when screening for prostate cancer?

A 50-year-old healthy farmer was seen for his annual medical by his GP. His family history was significant for breast cancer in his sister. After discussion about risks and benefits of prostate cancer screening he had a digital rectal examination (DRE) which revealed a small firm nodule.

Uro-oncologyhomi zargar14 September 2017tumor, surgery, recovery, minimally invasive, prostate, screening, cancer, DRE, digital rectal examination, necessary, PSA, men, urinary tract, homi zargar, MRI, investigation