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Prostate Biopsies: The Hidden Risk No One Told You About
Most men hear “you need a biopsy” and assume it’s the responsible next step. But what if the real risk is the procedure itself?
In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti breaks down the painful, under‑recognized consequences of prostate biopsies: lingering pain, infections, hospitalizations, urinary obstruction, erectile issues, and long-term trauma to a vital gland. He highlights research suggesting that disrupting the prostate capsule may allow cancer cells to spread, a risk rarely mentioned in the exam room.
Drawing from the ProtecT trial and other pivotal studies, Dr. Stephen makes a…
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