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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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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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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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Arthur Fowle has never had a weight problem, so he used to eat whatever he wanted and didn’t worry about getting regular exercise.
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Prostate cancer often grows very slowly, so some men may never need treatment. Instead, their doctors may recommend expectant management approaches. Learn more.
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AL
23,640
AZ
29,780 AR
15,320
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157,320
CO
21,340
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107,000
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40,480
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7,220
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63,890
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33,020
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17,260
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13,550 KY
24,240
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25,080
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14,330
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The more you understand your loved one’s cancer, the better able you’ll be to help them cope with it. Find out where to go for information and help here.