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Prostate MR Education Center

Prostate MR is an emerging medical imaging technology that provides healthcare professionals with very clear images of the prostate. These images can be useful in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate diseases and disorders, as well as for staging prostate cancer.

The information in this section is intended to provide answers to common questions and educational information on prostate MR technology and procedures. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with qualified medical professionals.

- Prostate MR FAQs
- Prostate MR Image Gallery
- Prostate MR Fast Facts
- Prostate MR Education Program (Healthcare Professionals only)

Imaging and Biopsy Procedures

As a patient you may be wondering what to expect from a prostate MRI procedure or a prostate biopsy. It is normal to be apprehensive about these procedures, however, it's important to get the facts.

Prostate MRI takes about 40 minutes
Prostate MRI for prostate problems results in excellent image quality
Prostate biopsy can be done transrectally, transurethrally or transperineally
A typical prostate biopsy samples about 1% of the prostate gland for prostate cancer