Prostate Cancer · Short answers
Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: how do genomic tests help?
Genomic tests look at the genes in your biopsy tissue.
The short answer
Genomic tests look at the genes in your biopsy tissue.
A closer look
They estimate how aggressive the cancer may be. That can help decide whether surveillance is a reasonable choice for you, or whether treatment makes more sense.
They add detail to PSA, grade, and MRI.
What you can do next
If you're considering surveillance, ask whether genomic testing makes sense.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
We wrote this for patients who already receive care at our Johns Creek or Cumming office, and for people who are new to these offices. The Johns Creek and Cumming teams can take the next step with you once you book or call.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Watch: Prostate medicine not working? 3 options to helpWhat the video covers. Titled "Prostate medicine not working? 3 options to help." The official video, featuring Dr. Herman Bagga, is about next steps for an enlarged prostate (BPH) when tamsulosin or finasteride is not helping or the side effects bother you, as the public description states.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
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Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: how do genomic tests help?
Genomic tests look at the genes in your biopsy tissue.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention prostate cancer when you book, and we will place the visit.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology to go over your options. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.