"Suspicious" Prostate?: Dr. Mistry Explains What Your Prostate Biopsy Results Mean

Thanks for tuning in to the Armor Men’s Health Hour Podcast today, where we bring you the latest and greatest in urology care and the best urology humor out there.In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer a listener's question about blood in the ejaculate after a prostate biopsy and what the biopsy results really mean. Seeing blood and even small tissue remnants in the semen or urine after a prostate biopsy is completely normal, although amounts should decrees over time rather than increase. Regarding the results of the biopsy, it is important to remember that most prostate cancers are slow growing and can be observed for changes over a period of time rather than requiring immediate treatment. Your treatment plan should reflect not only the nature of the cancer, but also other factors like age and other health problems. While living with cancer may seem intolerable to some, and "suspicious" biopsy results have a high chance of coming back positive when retested over time, "watchful waiting" is a common treatment recommendation for prostate cancer due to its slow-growing nature. If immediate treatment is necessary, HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) is an excellent option for killing the cancer while preserving continence and sexual function. If you or a loved one have a high risk for prostate cancer or have had a "suspicious" or positive biopsy result and would like a second opinion, please give us a call. If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share us with a friend! As always, be well!Dr. Mistry is a board-certified urologist and has been treating patients in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area since he started his private practice in 2007.We enjoy hearing from you! Email us at [email protected] and we’ll answer your question in an upcoming episode!Phone: (512) 238-0762Email: [email protected]: Armormenshealth.comOur Locations:Round Rock Office970 Hester’s Crossing Road Suite 101 Round Rock, TX 78681South Austin Office6501 South Congress Suite 1-103 Austin, TX 78745Lakeline Office12505 Hymeadow Drive Suite 2C Austin, TX 78750Dripping Springs Office170 Benney Lane Suite 202 Dripping Springs, TX 78620