Prostate biopsies come with several serious side effects, such as sepsis. Although there is only a small risk that a man will suffer from negative reactions, it’s a risk that can be entirely eliminated by not undergoing the biopsy. Men now have the option of receiving an MRI scan if it’s suspected that they may have prostate cancer.
A magnetic resonance imaging exam won’t always catch prostate cancer, but it can at least a considerable number of men from a prostate biopsy. Therefore, it’s recommended that all men first undergo an MRI if it’s suspected they have prostate cancer.
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Glendale MRI Institute 