A knee MRI at health giant Mass General in Boston runs anywhere from $800-$4,000 depending on an individual's insurance plan, the New York Times uncovered.
The use of active surveillance—imaging, PSA testing, etc.—increased overall but many patients are still opting to undergo surgery, radiation or therapy.
A U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission subcommittee recommends mandatory reporting of certain skin damage caused by radiation, but the suggestion is far from finalized.