Hi, all, and thanks again for sharing your valuable and hard-won knowledge.

My husband is nearly 2 weeks post a TRUS 12-core needle biopsy. He’s still in discomfort, which he describes as soreness in the perineal area when sitting. Is this normal? What’s your experience and how have you dealt with procedure-related pain most effectively?

—Victoria

Agree that sounds extreme. I had problems sitting for a few weeks after my brachytherapy, but I don't recall problems at all after my biopsy. And one of my biopsies used 30 needles!

Meanwhile ---- local pharmacies would sell a "doughnut" shaped seating cushion --- just an idea!

You could call the urologist's office at opening time in the morning, and talk to the care nurse --- and perhaps ask that the urologist call you back.

Hang in there!

Here's to more comfort and healing!
CYCLONE ---- # Iowa State University