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Research Notes on Prostate Biopsy

A prostate biopsy is a process in which tissue is removed from the prostate to be examined.1 It is usually performed after preliminary testing reveals high levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) or a lump in the prostate.1 This procedure can determine if a patient has prostate cancer.2

Fast Facts:

  • A prostate biopsy takes about 15 minutes to complete.2
  • A pathologist will analyze the biopsy results to determine if a patient has prostate cancer.2
  • It takes about 3 days to get the biopsy results.2

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Healthwise (via WebMD): Prostate Biopsy
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 American Cancer Society: How is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed?

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