What is the Gleason score in prostate Cancer and why early testing is crucial

The score ranges from 6 to 10 because grades 1 and 2 are rarely used for cancer diagnosis. (a score of 1-2 means that you do not have cancer) A lower Gleason score (like 6) means the cancer is less aggressive and is growing slowly. A higher score (like 9 or 10) means the cancer is more aggressive and likely to spread faster.

Jun 4, 2025 - 09:00
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What is the Gleason score in prostate Cancer and why early testing is crucial
The score ranges from 6 to 10 because grades 1 and 2 are rarely used for cancer diagnosis. (a score of 1-2 means that you do not have cancer) A lower Gleason score (like 6) means the cancer is less aggressive and is growing slowly. A higher score (like 9 or 10) means the cancer is more aggressive and likely to spread faster.

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