MRI scans are sparing men painful prostate cancer investigations

By Julia Medew
Updated February 7 2017 - 11:08am, first published January 20 2017 - 4:00pm
Paul Davies was relieved when an MRI showed his enlarged prostate could be treated with medication. Photo: Simon Schluter
Paul Davies was relieved when an MRI showed his enlarged prostate could be treated with medication. Photo: Simon Schluter
About 22,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year.
About 22,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year.

The thought of being investigated for prostate cancer terrified Paul Davies. About a year ago, Mr Davies was told to see a urologist about a high PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test.

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