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MRI before biopsy, & then fusion biopsy if targets found (?)

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jan 23 2:26pm | Replies (24)
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Apropos of this discussion, I just saw this January 20, 2026 article from Urology Times talking about a phase 3 trial called Bypass that is testing whether PSMA Pet scan should be used preliminarily as a way to evaluate whether you have prostate cancer before a biopsy. Insurance issues notwithstanding, it may be worth a discussion with your doctor.
https://www.urologytimes.com/view/study-launches-of-mri-plus-psma-pet-imaging-for-prostate-cancer-detection

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jercalif | @jercalif | Jan 21 9:37am

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My limited research indicates that PSMA PET is definitely a superior in finding cancer that has spread outside of the prostate...is it also superior within the prostate?

Unfortunately, even if a patient in the United States is willing to pay cash for the $10-20K PSMA PET scan, the patient may have to switch urologists to find one that will prescribe the PSMA PET scan.
My urologist only grudgingly agreed to an MRI, and actually became angry when I asked about the possibility of a fusion biopsy.
Yes, I'm switching urologists.

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