Specialists at Nuvance Health use UroNav® fusion biopsy to diagnose prostate cancer. This technology combines images from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound-guided biopsy for a detailed, three-dimensional view of the prostate. We may also perform these procedures to make or confirm a diagnosis:

• Nuclear medicine, including positron emission tomography (PET): This type of imaging uses radioactive materials to detect and determine the stage of prostate cancer. The team offers Axumin® PET scans to assist with early detection of recurrent prostate cancer after surgery or radiation.
• Bone scans: This procedure uses a tiny amount of a radioactive drug to reveal problems with bone metabolism, which can signal prostate problems.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): This procedure uses magnetic fields and radio waves to generate images. We use multiple parametric MRI to produce detailed images of the prostate.
• Biopsy: We remove tissue or sometimes fluid from the affected area and examine it under a microscope to check for signs of cancer.

We offer the full range of prostate cancer treatments, including:

• Surgical oncology to remove the tumor or affected organs. Learn more about cancer surgery.
• Radiation oncology uses rays of energy to shrink the cancer or remove traces of cancer that remain after surgery. Explore radiation therapy.
• Medical oncology, a group of treatments that use drugs and other substances to fight cancer cells. Read more about chemotherapy and other medical oncology.
• Supportive care may include assistance from nurse navigators and social workers, along with therapies to reduce the side effects of treatment. Find out more about supportive therapies.