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Can a Prostate Biopsy Spread Prostate Cancer?

April 26, 2017biopsy prostate prostate cancer spread

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Can a Prostate Biopsy Spread Prostate Cancer?

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A. Absolutely! There was a study done (the reference eludes me) that demonstrated a risk of 10-20% for needle tracking of cells along the biopsy path. Patients and physicians should always consider carefully the risks and potential benefits before a prostate biopsy is performed.