New Scan Could Make Prostate Biopsies More Accurate
Better prostate cancer detection could mean fewer repeat biopsies and less anxiety.
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Key Points
- A new MRI method called PROPELLER-DWI produces clearer, distortion-free images of the prostate.
- This could reduce the need for painful repeat biopsies and lead to earlier cancer detection.
- The technique is still experimental and not yet widely available, but shows promise in early tests.
Why It Matters
Clearer prostate scans could mean fewer painful biopsies and earlier, more accurate cancer detection for men.