{"id":39618,"date":"2023-05-12T07:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T07:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=39618"},"modified":"2026-09-02T12:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T12:27:16","slug":"percentage-prostate-biopsies-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/percentage-prostate-biopsies-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"What Percentage of Prostate Biopsies Detect Cancer?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prostate cancer is rated second on the list of the most common cancers that develop in male patients.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your doctor suspects prostate cancer, they will often suggest a prostate biopsy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all of these biopsies come back positive, so you might have questions about when a biopsy is not needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn what percentage of prostate biopsies are cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Percentage Of Prostate Biopsies Are Cancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although prostate biopsies are a valuable tool for diagnosing cancer, it’s important to understand that a significant portion of these biopsies result in negative findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 75% of prostate biopsies come back without any evidence of cancer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this said, it\u2019s also not the most accurate diagnostic tool, as negative cancers are also often reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Are Doctors Recommending Prostate Biopsies If They Aren\u2019t Always Needed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A biopsy is frequently recommended when signs of prostate cancer are present. However, a study<\/a> suggests that the use of a prostate MRI<\/a> may be more effective in detecting cancer within the gland compared to biopsies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With alternative screening options<\/a> that are less invasive, the question remains – why do doctors sometimes advise a prostate biopsy when there are other diagnostic tools that can be used?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reasons for this choice may vary, but in some cases, it could be attributed to physicians adhering to traditional protocols established during their training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the massive size of the pharmaceutical industry, doctors may also prefer to use a biopsy in the diagnosis of prostate cancer in order to present pharmaceutical solutions as a treatment for your condition.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statistics show that by the year 2028, the prostate cancer treatment industry will reach a global worth of $25.43 billion. Between 2022 and 2028, the market is also expected to grow at an annual rate of 5.6%.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major players in the market all focus on the use of pharmaceuticals to treat prostate cancer and related complications in male patients.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hence, some doctors may opt for a biopsy due to the influence and involvement of the pharmaceutical industry in contemporary medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you undergo a prostate biopsy, it\u2019s important to know the risks<\/a> so you can make an informed decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain in your prostate area can linger on for a while, as your doctor will usually take multiple samples during the biopsy procedure. Apart from pain, there are complications that you also need to recognize.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a risk of prolonged bleeding after you undergo a prostate biopsy. Additionally, some people experience pain that gradually gets worse.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urination difficulties and fever are also complications that you could experience after the procedure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Word From Ben’s Natural Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many doctors solely follow the data that they have in medical books and based on their time at University, which often leads to a prostate biopsy even in cases where it\u2019s not required.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the risks of a prostate biopsy can help you understand when it might be time to get a second opinion and why alternative solutions are sometimes better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our view, a significantly safer and less invasive alternative to a prostate biopsy is our Advanced Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment (APCRA)<\/a>. This consists of non-invasive blood tests and specialized color Doppler scans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The diversity and advanced nature of certain blood tests make them a highly viable alternative to a prostate biopsy, particularly if you prefer non-invasive diagnostic methods and treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more or book our Advanced Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment, please\u00a0call our customer service team<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0+1-888-868-3554<\/a>\u00a0who will be happy to assist you and offer any further information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Prostate cancer is rated second on the list of the most common cancers that develop in male patients.\u00a0 When your doctor suspects prostate cancer, they will often suggest a prostate biopsy.\u00a0 Not all of these biopsies come back positive, so you might have questions about when a biopsy is not needed.\u00a0 Keep reading to learn […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":39619,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"health_topic":[132,124],"class_list":["post-39618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","health_topic-prostate-cancer-topic","health_topic-prostate-health"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Percentage of Prostate Biopsies Detect Cancer?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out what percentage of prostate biopsies are 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