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Learn what your Gleason grade or Gleason score means in your prostate pathology report.
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Whether cancer is suspected based on screening tests or symptoms, the actual diagnosis of prostate cancer can only be made with a prostate biopsy. Learn more here.
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Prostate cancer staging is based on biopsy results including the Gleason score, PSA levels and other exams. Learn more about prostate stages here.
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Prostate Cancer Early Detection,
Diagnosis, and Staging
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Finding Prostate Cancer Early
Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers
may have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but ...
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Knowing a breast cancer’s grade is important to figure out how fast it’s likely growing and likely to spread. Learn more about how breast cancer is graded.
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The stage of your cancer is one of the most important factors in choosing the best way to treat it. Find information on the four stages of prostate cancer.
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Cancer Facts & Figures 2010 23
Special Section:
Prostate Cancer
Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly
diagnosed cancer among men in the US and the second most
common cause of cancer death among men. It is estimated that
ab...
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It's important for you to have open discussions with your cancer care team. Don't be afraid to ask questions about prostate cancer, no matter how minor they may seem.
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Get definitions for commonly used cancer-related terms from the American Cancer Society.
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Get definitions for commonly used cancer-related terms from the American Cancer Society.