Referenced Study: Prostate Cancer Screening with PSA and MRI Followed by Targeted Biopsy Only: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJM...

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0:40: What is Gleason 6 prostate cancer?
3:40: What benefits does an MRI have over a random needle biopsy?
5:34: Does Gleason 6 metastasize?
7:10: What are the most important results of this recent study?
9:48: Are there any cases in which a random needle biopsy is necessary?
10:51: Why opt for an MRI first, instead of PSMA pet scan?
11:36: Should patients always try to get a 3T instead of a 1.5T MRI?
12:22: What are the downsides of treating Gleason 6 prostate cancer?
13:59: Alex's Conclusion

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