Simple new urine prostate test cuts need for high-risk op to detect cancer
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mirror.co.ukA new urine test can diagnose prostate cancer and cut the need for risky biopsies by a third. British scientists have developed the revolutionary test and researchers showed the pregnancy test-like ‘ExoGrail’ device could reduce unnecessary biopsies by 35%.
A prostate biopsy involves using thin needles to take small samples of tissue from the gland. The tissue is then looked at under a microscope to check for cancer.
If cancer is found, the biopsy results will show how aggressive it is - how likely it is to spread outside the prostate. What is your view?
Have your say in the comment section Biopsies can have side effects and risks such as triggering a serious infection. They can also pick up a slow growing or non-aggressive tumours that
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