My urologist suggests that I undergo a transrectal ultrasound and biopsies of my prostate because my PSA is 11. What does this procedure entail?
A transrectal ultrasound is a method of imaging the prostate by inserting an ultrasound probe into the rectum. It is commonly used to visualize the prostate gland when the doctor wants to measure its size or take small samples of tissue from its various areas. These samples are then examined under the microscope for the presence of cancer. A biopsy is the only way to confirm or diagnose the presence of prostate cancer.
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