This Week's Podcast
Episode 136
August 8th at 10:30am CT
How is a prostate MRI performed? If your doctor has recommended a multiparametric prostate MRI (mpMRI), you may be wondering what the exam involves, whether it hurts, how long it takes, and what happens afterward.
In this episode of UroPatient, host and presenter Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, walks you through the entire prostate MRI experience from a personal view.
Learn why this advanced imaging test has become an important tool for detecting, evaluating, and monitoring prostate cancer, as well as helping guide MRI-targeted prostate biopsies and active surveillance.
In this episode you'll learn:
*What a prostate MRI is and how it works
*Why your urologist may recommend a prostate MRI
*How to prepare before your appointment
*What happens when you arrive at the imaging center
*How you'll be positioned during the scan
*Whether contrast dye is needed
*How long the MRI typically takes
*What the loud knocking sounds mean
*Why it's important to remain still
*What happens after the MRI
*How radiologists interpret the images using the PI-RADS scoring system
*How MRI results help guide treatment decisions
*Whether you're undergoing your first prostate MRI, have an elevated PSA, are considering a prostate biopsy, or are on active surveillance for prostate cancer, this episode provides practical information to help you feel informed and prepared.
UroPatient answers the questions patients ask most:
✔️ How is it done?
✔️ Will it hurt?
✔️ How long does it take?
✔️ What is recovery like?
✔️ What do the results mean?
Understanding your prostate MRI can reduce anxiety and help you have more informed conversations with your healthcare team.
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*The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.
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