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Gleason Score Explained: Why It Shouldn't Determine Your Prostate Cancer Treatment
What does your Gleason score really tell you about prostate cancer, and how much influence should it have on your treatment decisions?In this episode of Intellectual Medicine, Dr. Stephen Petteruti explains how the Gleason scoring system works, why scores typically range from 6 to 10, and why a Gleason 3+4=7 carries different implications than a 4+3=7.He discusses the importance of looking beyond a single number, including the number of positive biopsy cores, PSA trends, and prostate MRI findings. He also explores the limitations of using Gleason scores to predict cancer progression and…
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