Prognostic value of the Gleason score in prostate cancer

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Authors

Lars Egevad · Karolinska University Hospital

Torvald Granfors · Regional Hospital Central Jutland

Lars Karlberg · Regional Hospital Central Jutland

Abstract

The long-term prognosis of prostate cancer on deferred treatment is predicted well by the Gleason score. Four prognostic categories of prostate cancer are suggested, i.e. Gleason score 4-5, 6, 7 and 8-10.

Topics & Keywords

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Urologic and reproductive health conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Urology

Volume 89, Issue 6, pp. 538-542

DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2002.02669.x

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