Interpreting Prostate Needle Biopsies in Today’s World
Interpreting Prostate Needle Biopsies in Today’s World
Dr. Jonathan Epstein, MD, Advanced Uropathology
Reliable biopsies are critical to selecting the right treatment at all stages of prostate cancer – we’re talking needle tissue, not blood, btw. Get it wrong and you may get too much or too little treatment.
Reading pathology is part art and part science! AnCan Advisory Board Member, Dr. Jonathan Epstein is globally acknowledged to have the best eye in the genitourinary pathology world. AnCan frequently refers men to him for a 2nd opinion. His presentation will include:
Getting the most out of a 2nd Opinion
The relevance of cribriform, intraductal, ductal, & small cells
In our prostate cancer world, getting 2nd opinions is critical. It’s easy to find a medical second opinion, and you can have your pathology reread by the best. But MRIs – that’s been challenging.
Founder and Developer, Randall Jones, PhD, explains the technology and its uses. Hosted by AnCan Advisory Board Member and prostate cancer peer, Cdr. Mike Crosby
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Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Video Chat, September 10th, 2025
UPCOMING PRESENTATION MRI 2nd Opinions….. ProstateID solves the challenge; getting 2nd opinions is critical. It’s easy to find a medical 2nd opinion, and you can get your pathology reread by the best! But MRIs – that’s been challenging. Now there’s an affordable AI-validated option that’s proven very reliable* – ProstateID. Join us on Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30 pm Eastern in the AnCan Barniskis Room https://www.gotomeet.me/AnswerCancer. Founder and Developer Randall Jones, PhD, explains the technology and its uses. Hosted by an AnCan Advisory Board Member and prostate cancer peer, Cdr. Mike Crosby *Sensitivity and Specificity in the mid-90% range … and hold Monday, September 29th, 8 pm Eastern for Dr. Jonathan Epstein. Title TBD and webinar link to follow.
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Active Surveillance (AS) for low-risk prostate cancer involves unique challenges compared to other treatments. This online support group is designed for men and their caregivers who are currently on or considering AS. We hold four meetings monthly, recording only the second and fourth sessions. Our discussions cover a wide range of topics, including anxiety management, biopsy experiences, and the decision-making process around continuing or discontinuing AS. Newcomers are given priority to share their experiences, so we encourage you to join us. You can find out more about our 12 monthly prostate cancer meetings at https://ancan.org/prostate-cancer/. Sign up to receive a weekly Reminder/Newsletter for this Group or others at https://ancan.org/contact-us/.
Chat Log:
Eric- Atlanta
2nd Opinions for Biopsies: -Jonathan Epstein, MD, Contact: Contact:jonathaniraepstein@gmail.com https://advanceduropathology.com -Ming Zhou, MD, PHD, Now at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. If you have questions for him, please contact him directly at Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org -John Hopkins Pathology https://pathology.jhu.edu/patient-care/second-opinions
Eric- Atlanta
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In our prostate cancer world, getting 2nd opinions is critical. It’s easy to find a medical 2nd opinion, and you can get your pathology reread by the best! But MRIs – that’s been challenging. Now there’s an affordable AI-validated option that’s proven very reliable* –ProstateID
*Sensitiviy and Specificity in the mid-90% range
Founder and Developer, Randall Jones, PhD explains the technology and its uses. Hosted by AnCan Advisory Board Member and prostate cancer peer, Dr. Mike Crosby.
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