Targeted Prostate Biopsy using MR-Ultrasound Fusion

Full details of fusion biopsy technique:
casit.ucla.edu/...
A new research study at UCLA aims to re-define prostate cancer significance through clinical validation of a tool which allows 3D visualization and tracking of the prostate. By fusing multi-parametric MRI (T2-weighted, diffusion-weighted imaging, dynamic contrast enhancement) with real-time ultrasound, suspicious areas seen on the MRI can be tracked and targeted during prostate biopsy. This research aims to improve currently available methods of cancer diagnosis.
Investigators:
Leonard Marks, M.D. (Urology, usrf.org/about_...)
Daniel Margolis, M.D. (Radiology, www.radnet.ucla...)
Jiaoti Huang, M.D., Ph.D. (Pathology, faculty.patholo....

[@HJC1950]

A recent prostate MRI showed a suspicious spot. I will get a guided biopsy in four weeks. This will be much better than the "random-12" prostate biopsy I got back in 2015.

[@blakeposter7496]

what is your status

[@HJC1950]

@@blakeposter7496 This latest biopsy came back negative. I also had the Prostate Artery Embolization procedure done which has helped my voiding difficulties.

[@george.ptauner7767]

Me too.mri shows a suspicious spot but I DON'T have any symptoms

[@FredQuann-vs1qh]

Very useful information, thank you.

[@gonzogeier]

This is 13 years ago and I should get an biopsy without mri!

[@jimmytube2010]

Finally, a logical approach to a deadly disease. Sign me up.

[@rezadadashi2287]

با تشکر

[@amandavanderschyff2250]

Getting my Biops tomorrow. Nervous!

[@robertball5981]

How do you blood cell trace tissue

[@NormSauceman]

I am scheduled for a biopsy in 2 weeks...A bit nervous.

[@richardhutchison3123]

Norm Storm: How was it? I am scheduled for December10, 2019.

[@michaelwatkins2145]

I had one... cancer confirmed... awaiting to decide on next step to treat. Though sedated, there was slight pain...

[@iexploderacoons]

@gottago60 Used to be your dignity.

[@msks723]

Unless can have all male team no biopsy. Just wait and see.

[@paulsdrc]

I disagree, I had PC and did the whole tour. every male doctor just plowed right through with complete disregard for the pain ( not “discomfort”) they caused. The female Urologists i’ve had were the first to say they recommended sedation or general anesthesia. I actually had a male doctor walk into the treatment room, not even tell me who he was and do a bladder neck dilation with nothing for pain. I thought he was tearing my insides out. I had to have it done again a year later and the female doc told me “you shouldn’t be awake for this”.

[@msks723]

@@paulsdrc I respect your opinion. I hope you respect mine.

[@paulsdrc]

Of course, just sharing experience…