There are two different ways to do a prostate biopsy – targeted and random. The random 12-core prostate biopsy is standard and has been in use for over 25 years. Now, since MRI imaging has greatly improved, the number of needle biopsies can be reduced substantially. A couple of cores can be directed at a single target within the gland. There are pros and cons with a targeted biopsy. The first concern is that perhaps 10% of small, high-grade cancers can be missed by modern scanning. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE > https://www.verywell.com/is-it-possible-to-substitute-a-scan-for-prostate-biopsy-2782279