Prostate Biopsy

Inside the ThirdAge.com Medical Procedures Center you will find the latest news, research and information about the Prostate Biopsy procedure. You can research what it is, the reason it should be done, a description of how it is performed, what future procedures may need to be done based on the results and what complications you should be watching for.

What is Prostate Biopsy?


Alternate Names for Prostate Biopsy:
Biopsy, prostate

A prostate biopsy is the removal of a small amount of tissue from the prostate gland. The tissue is examined to determine whether there is cancer .


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Learn what Prostate Biopsy is
What Is
Learn what the procedure is. Find out how it is performed.
Reasons For Prostate Biopsy
Reasons For
Find out why and when this procedure should be done.
Prostate Biopsy Complications
Complications
Learn about possible complications and what might increase the risk of them.
Prostate Biopsy Details
What to Expect
Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards.
Prostate Biopsy Results
Results
What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results.
When to Contact Doctor about Prostate Biopsy
Call Your Doctor
What to look out for and when to call your doctor after a procedure has been done.

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