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A cystoscopy is a test to check the health of your urethra and bladder. You might also hear it called a cystourethroscopy or, more simply, a bladder scope. It’s an outpatient test, which means you can ...

A biopsy is a sample of tissue taken from the body in order to examine it more closely. A doctor should recommend a biopsy when an initial test suggests an area of tissue in the body isn't normal.

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You should only consume low-fiber or low-residue foods and liquids the day before the colonoscopy. Arrange for an adult to accompany you to the appointment and help you get home after the procedure.

The procedure is similar to a fine needle biopsy and involves inserting a needle-like probe into the body. Radiofrequency waves are sent out from the probe into the surrounding tissue, which causes ...

Most often, surgery is a treatment for early-stage prostate cancer that has not spread to distant sites such as bones and lymph nodes. In this case, the goal of surgery is to remove all the cancer.