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PA vs Dr doing Biopsy

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When I had my biopsies 16 years ago, they were transrectal And they never offered antibiotics before doing them. My urologist is the one that did it, however. A fusion biopsy is a great way to do it, That way they can target the PIRADS 4 Tumor and get a few samples.

I’ve had multiple surgeries over the last few years and I’ve never had an infection as a result. Had a prostatectomy 16 years ago, had two knees and one hip replaced and a couple of other surgeries. They really seem to prepare ahead of time to prevent infection. Didn’t even have to take antibiotics after the surgeries.

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PA said they would target the lesion but also do full(12 core ) of the prostate. My thought is to skip the antibiotic if they'll let me.