With MRI Scans, Prostate Cancer Patients Can Now Do Away With Biopsies

One in seven American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, based on the numbers culled by the American Cancer Society. Yet diagnosing this particular condition proves to be difficult. While biopsies are often recommended to fully establish the presence of prostate cancer, these often come with several setbacks. Biopsies are deemed poor in detecting the most aggressive cancer patients, which can be fatal for those suffering from severe cases.

Fortunately, medical experts have discovered the possibility of using MRI scans as a more effective tool in diagnosing prostate cancer.

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