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Investigations

Once a diagnosis of prostate cancer has been made there are several investigations that may be performed that may help in deciding on a specific treatment. They may include radiological investigations, blood tests or minor procedures.

FBC

FBC Full Blood Count (FBC) explained.

ELFTS

LFT's (Liver function tests) explained.

UEC's

UEC's (Urea Electrolytes and Creatinine) explained.

CT Scan

CT Scan (Computer Tomography) explained.

Bone

Bone Scans explained.

MRI

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Scans explained.

CXR Chest Xray

Chest x-rays explained.

What does flexible cystoscopy involve?

A cystoscopy is a procedure to determine the presence of abnormalities of the urinary tract. The following section covers the procedure, side-effect and preparations of a cystoscopy.

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