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Is It Really Cancer? Rethinking Prostate Diagnosis and the Gleason Score
A cancer label can change the course of a man’s life, but too often that label is built on shaky ground. The Gleason score and routine biopsies remain standard, yet these methods can mislead patients into unnecessary treatments that compromise both health and quality of life.
In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti challenges outdated diagnostic tools and exposes the risks behind relying on them. He explains how advanced imaging technologies like prostate MRI and PSMA PET scans, paired with precise biomarker strategies, are reshaping the future of prostate care.
The goal isn’t just early…
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