MRI twice as likely as biopsy to spot prostate cancer, research shows

Finding could bring about change of practice in NHS with 'potential to save many lives', says charity

Every man with suspected prostate cancer should have an MRI scan, which is twice as likely to identify the presence of dangerous tumours as the invasive biopsy used currently, say doctors.

A major trial, which could influence a change of practice in the NHS, will amount to "the biggest leap forward in prostate cancer diagnosis in decades, with the potential to save many lives", Prostate Cancer UK said.