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Our blogs are written by health professionals who have expertise in the field of prostate and prostate cancer. You can therefore be assured that the information provided is precise and accurate. The many topics covered are intended to help people better understand the effects of the disease, treatment options and how to improve their quality of life.
Did you say prostate cancer?
When I went to the hospital to receive the results of my biopsy, I was ready for anything except what I was going to hear that morning… prostate cancer! Yet, even if after the fact I realized that I had all the symptoms leading to a diagnosis of prostate cancer, I refused to face reality […]
Can a MRI of my prostate replace a biopsy?
Although it does not replace a prostate biopsy, doctors increasingly using imaging technology to help diagnose and treat prostate cancer. One of these technologies is the multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI). It is a sophisticated technology that involves creating detailed three-dimensional images of the prostate and surrounding tissue, using waves and a magnetic field. The images […]
My PSA is higher. Can the labs be wrong?
PSA is produced by healthy cells in the prostate. This is why it’s normal to find a small amount of PSA in your blood. A PSA higher than normal can be worrisome. However, the only conclusion we can draw is that your prostate is talking to you and that we need to investigate. A PSA test […]
Prognosis = Doctor, will I be cured?
After receiving your diagnosis of prostate cancer, it is natural to imagine the worst and worry about how cancer will affect your life and the lives of your loved ones. It can be difficult and stressful to have to decide on your treatment. You will most certainly have questions regarding your prognosis and may want […]
What happens if I decide not to treat my prostate cancer?
Should I treat my prostate cancer or leave it alone? The disease is easiest to treat while it is confined to the prostate. At this stage, surgery and radiation are most likely to be curative and completely kill or remove whatever cancer cells are present. But let’s take a look at the natural history of prostate […]
Scared stiff of having a prostate biopsy?
Although the DRE and PSA tests are useful, they are not enough to make a clear diagnosis of prostate cancer. When results are abnormal or questionable, the doctor may prescribe a transrectal ultrasound and a biopsy. These examinations usually provide enough information for a precise diagnosis. Having to undergo prostate biopsies can be scary: […]
