Tests May Spot Most Deadly Prostate Cancers

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"What we worry about is which men may have high-grade cancer. Now, we can prescribe a second biopsy for a few months later. We know that this is a judicious use for a biopsy," Garzotto said.

Pinpointing patients who need a second biopsy will not only help identify which men may have a deadly form of prostate cancer, but it could also reduce the rate of unnecessary biopsies. This is important, since prostate biopsies are costly and can result in anxiety, pain, bleeding and infection.

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The National Cancer Institute has more about prostate cancer.

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