Catch It Early: Modern Imaging That Can Save Your Life

Dr. Denise Gooch and Matt Tillery discuss prostate cancer risks, the importance of early detection, and how modern imaging—multiparametric MRI (PI‑RADS), MRI‑guided biopsy, and PSMA PET—improves diagnosis and planning. They explain Gleason grading, treatment choices (surgery, radiation, proton therapy), and why active surveillance can be risky, especially for African American men.Get screened with PSA, ask about prostate MRI and targeted biopsies, and work with specialists to choose the right treatment early for the best outcomes.