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.
A lighted scope (cystoscope) is inserted into your urethra. It allows your doctor to look directly at the prostate gland. A cutting loop is passed through the cystoscope to remove small pieces of prostate tissue. This type of biopsy usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes.