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We offer advanced prostate biopsy options for cancer detection
What is a Prostate Biopsy?
A prostate biopsy is performed when someone has symptoms that may indicate prostate cancer, such as elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels or an abnormal digital rectal exam (DRE).
What are Some of the Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?
Early-stage prostate cancer can often present no symptoms but should they present they can include:
- Blood in the Urine or Semen
- Frequent Urination
- Pain or Burning when Urinating
- Difficulty Starting or/and Stopping Urination
- Back Pain
- Painful Ejaculation
What are Some of the Causes of Prostate Cancer?
This remains largely unknown but possible contributing factors include:
- Age
- Genetics
- High Fat Diet
- Ethnicity
- Obesity
More Information about Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common urologic cancer, with approximately 300,000 new cases and a 12% death rate, approximately 36,000 deaths annually
What are the Benefits of a Prostate Biopsy?
- Early detection significantly increases the odds of successful treatment
- allows for a wider number of treatment options including less invasive options
- higher odds of curability
- higher survival rates
The Prostate Biopsy Procedure
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Dear Valued Patient,
I sincerely thank you for trusting me and the team at Golden State Urology with your care. It is an honor to provide expert urologic treatment, and I am committed to delivering the highest level of compassionate, personalized care to each and every patient.
Your health and well-being are our top priorities, and we take great pride in offering cutting-edge treatments and the latest advancements in urology to improve your quality of life. I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your healthcare journey and look forward to continuing to serve you with excellence.
Warm regards,
Prithipal S. Sethi, MD
Board Certified Urologist
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