Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Asked 7 months ago

What percentage of prostate biopsies are cancer?

My friend's father recently had a prostate biopsy, and thankfully it came back clear. It made me wonder about the success rate of these tests. What percentage of prostate biopsies turn out to be cancer?

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Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Honestly, I don't think anyone here can give you an exact percentage or anything. This is a very specific medical question. It's always best to discuss such details with your urologist. They would know your case best and give you accurate info.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Mere family mein ek relative ka biopsy hua tha. Doc ne unko sab percentages detail mein samjhaye the, depending on his age and other factors. Har case different hota hai, so please don't rely on general numbers from the internet, better to talk to your doctor directly.

Suresh Mehta Suresh Mehta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

It's important to stay positive and trust the process, my friend. These medical procedures can be stressful. Focus on what you can control, like eating well and resting, and leave the percentages to the doctors who are trained for this. Have faith.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I can understand why you're asking, it's natural to want to know what to expect. But for something like a biopsy result, jo ghar ke nuskhe wali baat nahi hai, only a medical professional can give you the right information. Please consult your doctor for precise details.

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Karthik Reddy Karthik Reddy Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

My uncle also had a biopsy done a few years ago. Our family always believes in getting professional advice for such serious matters. My advice is to speak openly with your doctor, they can explain the probabilities and next steps much better than anyone online.

Deepika Chatterjee Deepika Chatterjee Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Look, these stats vary a lot depending on so many factors like age, PSA levels, family history, etc. There's no one-size-fits-all number. The best person to tell you what's likely for *your* situation is the doctor who ordered the biopsy. Don't stress yourself with internet numbers.

Rahul Gupta Rahul Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bro, for something this serious, I wouldn't trust random numbers online. My dad always says ke doc se directly poocho. Google pe bahut kuch mil jaata hai but it's not always relevant to individual cases. Just ask your doctor, they'll clear it up.

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