Giving men as much information as possible to guide them in their decision-making is vital. So, today, it's our pleasure to welcome Dr. Rajan Gupta, a radiologist from Duke University, to talk about Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the prostate. Currently, MRI is being used more and more in various clinical scenarios for the prostate. Be sure to listen in today to find out more!

Dr. Gupta is the first radiologist to be interviewed on this podcast! He is Division Chief of Abdominal Imaging at Duke University, and he is Director of Imaging for the newly-created Duke Cancer Institute Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers. Dr. Gupta has been a prolific and productive researcher in the area of genitourinary oncology, and he is a nationally recognized expert in prostate MRI. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Gupta with us on the show today, so stay tuned to find out all you need to know about MRI of the prostate.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• What MRI is, and how it works.
• MRI requires no radiation.
• MRI was used on the prostate first in the early 1980s, but it only took off when the technology improved in the last ten to fifteen years.
• Dr. Gupta explains what has led to MRI taking off in the past ten to fifteen years.
• Dr. Gupta describes some of the different scenarios where a prostate MRI could be useful.
• Using MRI to help guide targeted or fusion biopsies.
• The goal of MRI in various scenarios.
• Dr. Gupta answers a question that is frequently asked by men who have not had a prior prostate biopsy.
• Whether or not patients should have a biopsy before getting imaging.
• In Europe, there are movements geared to promote MRI as a means by which patients with elevated PSAs can get imaging first, in favor of targeted biopsies rather than traditional biopsies.
• What the advocates for prostate cancer patients need to be thinking about, regarding insurance companies and treatment decisions.
• What to expect when preparing for an MRI.

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Dr. Rajan T. Gupta

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