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Posted 16 Dec 2017 at 13:35
Dear all of this supportive place

Initially I was down for a TransPerineal Biopsy, since changed to TRUS.

I have a TRUS appointment Tuesday, but have some concerns.

My private MRI indicated equivocal results in the " right mid and apical Peripheral Zone, and the left mid and basal PZ"

I am concerned that the TRUS may not be specific enough for these particular areas.

I emailed the Consultant with this question, but have had no reply- busy NHS I understand-

Am wondering if my concerns are justified, and how to broach this on the day.

Any insight would be useful

Thank you all..

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Posted 16 Dec 2017 at 15:36

What would normally happen is that the cores would be taken from the equivocal areas; the detail gleaned from the MRI makes a template biopsy unnecessary. The only question mark in your case is whether your NHS consultant has seen your private MRI results?

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