Capital Region | Capital Health | Spring 2019

crmc.org 3 Accuracy is in the details Targeted MRI/ultrasound fusion biopsy is the latest technology available in the detection and management of prostate cancer, and Capital Region Medical Center is proud to offer this new standard of care. Historically, finding the exact location of cancer in a prostate gland has been a challenge. Conventional TRUS prostate biopsy techniques are referred to as “blind” biopsies since physicians typically cannot easily view the specific location of any abnormal tissue. Now, using the revolutionary Artemis 3D imaging and navigation system, physicians are able to better identify and more accurately biopsy areas of the prostate suspected to have cancer. A new view The MRI/ultrasound fusion targeted biopsy procedure starts by using pre-exam MRI prostate images. These images are then fused with real-time ultrasound images to create a detailed 3D high-definition map of the prostate. This allows the physician to accurately target any visible lesions during the biopsy. “Having this technology allows us to improve the accuracy and timeliness of a diagnosis,” explains Jerry Trulson, MD, a urologist on the medical staff at Capital Region Medical Center. “Knowing what we are dealing with sooner means we can begin treatment sooner. Early detection is key in saving lives.” The procedure is recommended for men who, typically, have elevated or rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels or those with a clinical concern for prostate cancer. Screening boosts survival According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer, and 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed in his lifetime. Prostate cancer can be a serious disease, but with early detection, most men have a five-year survival rate of 90 percent. Capital Region Medical Center’s introduction of the MRI/ ultrasound fusion prostate biopsy system is the latest breakthrough option in providing patients with improved diagnosis and accuracy in the detection and treatment of prostate cancer. Capital Region Medical Center introduces state-of-the-art prostate biopsy option with 3D MRI/ultrasound fusion technology Screening can save your life! If it’s time for your annual prostate exam, call your primary care provider today. If you need help finding a primary care provider, please call 573-635-3627 .