Extending multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging of prostate cancer: spectroscopic and lymph node imaging

MRI scans play an important role in finding and assessing prostate cancer. This thesis focuses on improving prostate MRI techniques to make them more reliable, easier to use in daily clinical practice, and better at detecting clinically significant cancer.

The research explores ways to improve advanced MRI methods that provide more detailed information about tumor aggressiveness and whether cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. By optimizing both the scanning process and data analysis, these methods can reduce differences between readers, improve image quality, and potentially lower the number of unnecessary biopsies.

In addition, this thesis investigates the use of ultra-high-field MRI, which offers very detailed images and may help detect very small cancer spread that is difficult to see with standard MRI. Overall, the work aims to support earlier, more accurate diagnosis and more personalized treatment of prostate cancer.