PROSTATE CANCER DETECTION

May 29 2025HEALTH

AI Helps Spot Cancer Spread Before Surgery

In the battle against prostate cancer, knowing if it has spread beyond the prostate is key. This spread, known as extracapsular extension, can make surgery more complicated and increase the risk of cancer coming back. A new AI tool, AutoRadAI, is stepping up to help doctors make this call. AutoRadAI is not your average AI. It's a smart system that looks at MRI scans...

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

What Happens When Prostate MRI Shows Suspicious Lesions But Biopsies Are Clean?

Prostate cancer screening can be confusing. Sometimes, MRI scans show suspicious areas, but biopsies come back clean. What does this mean for patients? Doctors don't have clear guidelines for follow-ups in these cases. So, what happens next? Researchers wanted to find out the risk of finding significant prostate cancer within two years and at the end of follow-ups. ...

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Prostate Cancer Detection: The Echo Time Dilemma

Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men. It's one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in males. Medical professionals rely on MRI scans to detect it early. These scans track water movement in tissues, which can indicate the presence of tumors. Echo time is a crucial factor in MRI scans. It's the duration it takes to capture a clear image. Think ...

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