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CANCER TYPE > PROSTATE > CAUSES & DIAGNOSIS > GRADING & STAGINGQ&As on this topic
1. I have prostate cancer and my doctor says the treatment will depend on the stage of the cancer. What does he mean?
last reviewed: 12.07.2007
2. I had a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer two years ago. My PSA is now rising and my doctors suspect the cancer is coming back. What can be done about this?
last reviewed: 02.08.2005
3. Can you tell me how doctors work out the stage of a prostate cancer?
last reviewed: 02.08.2005
4. My doctor says my prostate cancer has a Gleason score of 6. What does this mean?
last reviewed: 13.07.2007
5. I have been told I have prostate cancer. The doctors say I must have a transrectal ultrasound test. Can you explain this?
last reviewed: 02.08.2005
6. What are Partin tables?
last reviewed: 31.10.2007
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