PROSTATE PROS Episode 23: Friendly Reminder: Replace the Random Biopsies!

For decades the random 12-core biopsy has been the standard of care for diagnosing prostate cancer. What most men don’t know is that random biopsy can be dangerous and its results can be misleading. Fortunately, there are now better ways to interpret a high PSA that are less invasive, safer, and more accurate. The tragedy is many men don’t know this. One million men continue to get random biopsies each year despite having better options. This episode discusses the dangers of random biopsy and the best steps to take when facing an elevated PSA. If you’ve already been diagnosed with prostate cancer, share this episode with your friends and family! There are better, safer ways to interpret high PSA. FOLLOW PROSTATE PROS Site: http://podcast.prostateoncology.com/​ ​ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SoundCloud:   / prostate-oncology   Twitter:   / keepprostate​​   Instagram:   / prostateoncology