Those with an elevated prostate-specific antigen test are referred for a biopsy of their prostate to help diagnose prostate cancer or other prostate concerns. This can bring anxiety and discomfort for the patient. Dr. Chad Ellimoottil, a urologist and division chief of men’s health and reconstruction at Michigan Medicine, shares information on prostate biopsies. He discusses those who need it, forms of biopsy, and the latest in performing them.For more episodes, visit the Cancer Aware podcast website.A transcript of this episode can be found here.ParticipantChad Ellimoottil, MDAdditional ResourcesProstate-specific antigen testProstate cancerCancer Aware is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Cancer Aware wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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