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Abstract. Objectives: To compare outcomes between radical prostatectomy (RP) or radiotherapy (RT) approaches for Gleason 7 (GS7) prostate cancer. Methods: Patients were retrospectively identified for inclusion by clinically localized disease, GS7, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) < 30 ng/mL at diagnosis, and follow-up with PSA at > 12 months.
- John M. Watkins, Patricia L. Watkins, Tarek A. Dufan, Nadim Koleilat
- 2015
Feb 1, 2014 · Background: Optimal therapy for Gleason score 7 (GS7) prostate cancer (PC) remains to be defined, with consensus guidelines identifying both prostatectomy (RP) and radiation therapy (RT) as acceptable. The present investigation seeks to compare outcomes between these treatment approaches.
- John Morgan Watkins, Patricia L. Watkins, Tarek A. Dufan, Nadim Koleilat
- 2014
Jun 16, 2014 · Patients diagnosed with clinically localized Gleason 7 (GS7) prostate cancer are characterized by heterogeneity, both in terms of management recommendations and disease control outcomes. 1 At present, patients without significant medical comorbidities may consider either surgical or nonsurgical approaches with curative intent. 2 For patients ...
Some common treatment approaches that may be used for prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 7 include active surveillance, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy. Surgery is sometimes recommended for prostate cancer treatment, so we have included it on this list.
Apr 30, 2015 · PURPOSE: To determine the impact of hormone therapy (HT) and/or external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) nadir (nPSA) in patients with Gleason score (GS) 3 + 4 or 4 + 3 prostate cancer treated with low-dose-rate (LDR) or high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy (BT) at a single institution.
The stage of your cancer is one of the most important factors in choosing the best way to treat it. Prostate cancer is staged based on the extent of the cancer (using T, N, and M categories) and the PSA level and Gleason score (Grade Group) when it is first diagnosed.
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Oct 13, 2023 · Gleason scores are a grading system for prostate cancer. Healthcare providers use Gleason score results to set up treatment plans. Gleason scores range from 6 (low-grade cancer) to 10 (high-grade cancer).
