Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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0:26 What is an MRI and is it used when treating prostate cancer?
1:39 Which lymph nodes do MRIs usually target?
2:51 What is the difference between a 1.5T and 3T MRI?
3:40 Are endorectal coils ever used with 3T MRIs?
4:00 What is gadolinium, how does it work, and can it cause side effects?
4:59 Can someone with a metal hip replacement get an MRI?
5:31 Do you need to go to a center of excellence to get an accurate MRI reading?
6:54 How often do MRIs miss significant cancer?
7:53 Should an annual screening include both PSA and MRI?
8:54 Is a tumor's visibility proportional to PSA score?
9:51 What is the benefit of getting and MRI before a PSMA scan?
10:30 How much of the prostate is scanned by an MRI?
11:04 Are MRIs accurate at finding cancer that has escaped the prostate?
12:16 Alex's conclusions
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To learn more about prostate cancer, visit pcri.org
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Who we are:
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better-individualized care. Feel free to explore our website at pcri.org or contact our free helpline with any questions that you have at pcri.org/helpline. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors.
Donate to PCRI: pcri.org/donate
For more information, visit pcri.org
0:26 What is an MRI and is it used when treating prostate cancer?
1:39 Which lymph nodes do MRIs usually target?
2:51 What is the difference between a 1.5T and 3T MRI?
3:40 Are endorectal coils ever used with 3T MRIs?
4:00 What is gadolinium, how does it work, and can it cause side effects?
4:59 Can someone with a metal hip replacement get an MRI?
5:31 Do you need to go to a center of excellence to get an accurate MRI reading?
6:54 How often do MRIs miss significant cancer?
7:53 Should an annual screening include both PSA and MRI?
8:54 Is a tumor's visibility proportional to PSA score?
9:51 What is the benefit of getting and MRI before a PSMA scan?
10:30 How much of the prostate is scanned by an MRI?
11:04 Are MRIs accurate at finding cancer that has escaped the prostate?
12:16 Alex's conclusions
Don't know your stage? Take the quiz: visit prostatecancerstaging.org
To learn more about prostate cancer, visit pcri.org
Sign up for our newsletter here to receive the latest updates on prostate cancer and the PCRI: pcri.org/join
Who we are:
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better-individualized care. Feel free to explore our website at pcri.org or contact our free helpline with any questions that you have at pcri.org/helpline. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors.
