Prostate Biopsy: What To Think About
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What To Think About
- Normal prostate biopsy results do not rule out cancer.
- If the prostate biopsy results show cancer, other tests may be needed to determine the spread of the cancer. These tests may include a blood test (prostate-specific antigen), bone scan, lymph node biopsy, or computed tomography (CT) scan. For more information, see the medical tests Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Bone Scan, Lymph Node Biopsy, and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan.
- Not all types of prostate cancer are treated. There are many factors to consider when deciding on a treatment plan. For more information, see the topic Prostate Cancer.
- A prostate gland biopsy does not cause problems with erections and will not make a man infertile.
| Last updated: | March 12, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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