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Why The Gleason Scores Fail Men
A diagnosis should bring clarity, not confusion or fear. Yet for decades, men have been handed a Gleason score and told it defines their future.
In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti challenges the long-standing reliance on Gleason scores and explains why they fail to measure what matters most: cancer behavior over time. He breaks down how the score originated as a visual estimate and why interpretations vary widely between pathologists.
Dr. Stephen explains the difference between static labels and dynamic assessment, showing why sequential PSA trends and modern prostate MRI offer more…
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