Chinese Medical Journal study reveals that surgical removal of prostate cancer is possible without biopsy
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 27-Apr-2025 03:08 ET (27-Apr-2025 07:08 GMT/UTC)
The predominant treatment for prostate cancer, a prevalent malignancy in men, is the surgical removal of the prostate (radical prostatectomy) for which biopsy is a prerequisite. However, the high costs and associated complications of biopsy impose financial and health burdens on patients. A new study developed a diagnostic strategy for patients with prostate cancer to undergo radical prostatectomy without the need for biopsy, potentially decreasing hospital stay duration and reduced expenditure for patients.
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