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Prostate Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
13. If initial tests show that prostate
cancer might be present, what happens next?
The doctor may order other exams, including ultrasound and x-rays,
to learn more about the cause of the symptoms. But to confirm the
presence of cancer, doctors must perform a biopsy. During a biopsy,
the doctor uses needles to remove small tissue samples from the
prostate and then looks at the samples under a microscope.
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