Active surveillance is a plan for prostate cancer that is not growing fast. It can be a choice for you if your cancer is in an early stage. Many people choose this plan so they can avoid or delay treatment. It can reduce the side effects that come with surgery or radiation. Active surveillance [...]
Prostate cancer testing often includes a biopsy. A biopsy helps a doctor look at tissue under a microscope. This can show signs of cancer. When a doctor suggests a biopsy, you might have questions about the process. You might also wonder about the different ways to collect tissue. Two methods often come up: traditional [...]
A biopsy is a procedure that doctors use to take a small piece of tissue from your body. It helps them look at cells under a microscope. This can show if there is an infection, cancer, or a different problem. Doctors often do biopsies when a scan or test shows a sign that needs [...]
Getting a second opinion can give you a fresh look at your health. It can help you compare different ideas about tests, treatments, or other medical plans. Some doctors encourage it, while others wait for you to ask. It is a normal part of health care. It might feel strange to request another view, [...]
Prostate cancer grading can feel complex. Grade Groups offer a way to talk about cancer cells and how they behave. You might see these groups labeled from 1 to 5. They come from the older Gleason score system, which studied how prostate tumor cells look under a microscope. Experts combined that system into five [...]