I have been told by my doctors that MRI's have a higher resolution than
ultrasound.  However, if you have pain in your prostate, it is very likely
not due to cancer.  One of the big problems with prostate cancer is
that it doesn't hurt in the early stages and people often don't know they
have it until it has metastasized all over their bodies.

You may have prostatitis, which can be very painful.  It might be
caused by bacterial infection, by calcium or other mineral deposits,
or by some other irritant.  If so, sometimes it goes away by itself,
sometimes it responds to antibiotics, sometimes it responds to
massage or to saw palmetto.

This doesn't mean you don't have cancer.  You can have both
cancer and prostatitis.  You should have been given a PSA
test.  If the results were abnormal, then more looking for cancer
is warranted.

Is your doctor a urologist or a general practitioner?  If he's a
GP, I suggest that you ask him for a referral to a urologist.

Bon chance.

   Alan

Julien,

Why do you think you have prostate cancer?  Or might have it?  Please
post your test results (PSA, DRE) and any symptoms related to PC.

Thank you,

Laurel