Prostate cancer: MRI, CT scan or PSMA-PET – which test at what stage?
Understanding the purpose of each test, from a suspected case of cancer to a staging assessment. The guide will explain why these tests are not interchangeable and how the choice of test depends on the results already available and the level of risk. It will help patients prepare their medical records and questions before arranging a test or an appointment.
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Patient questions
- Why am I being offered an MRI scan before a possible biopsy? - When might a CT scan be useful? - In what situations is a PSMA PET scan requested? - Is a negative test result sufficient to rule out cancer or its spread? - What results and documents should be provided to prepare a specialist opinion?
Points to be confirmed by a specialist
- Distinguish between suspicion, diagnosis and staging. - Explain the indications based on risk, without offering a PSMA PET scan to everyone. - Clarify the limitations of the tests and indeterminate results. - Check precautions and availability before any travel.
TebbHelp support
Help organise the patient’s records and liaise with the medical team. The choice and interpretation of tests are the responsibility of the doctors.
