Melanoma: The most dangerous form of skin cancer, a malignancy of the melanocyte, the cell that produces pigment in the skin.
Statistically, the probability of having a prostate cancer present with a PSA of between 4 and 10 is around 22 per cent. Once the PSA level rises above 10, the probability goes up to the order of 64 per cent.
1 Once the prostate is numb, the doctor will take biopsies of the prostate. 2  Usually 12 are performed. 3  The biopsy device makes a loud click when it takes a biopsy. 4  After the last biopsy, the doctor will remove the ultrasound probe.ost biopsy restrictions and instructions: 1  Avoid sexual activity for 48 hours. 2  No heavy lifting for 24 hours. 3  Try to avoid straining with bowel movements. 4  You may resume your blood thinning medication 2-3 days after the biopsy as long as there is no more blood in the stool or urine.