by walnut_admin | Dec 9, 2024 | Screening and Diagnosis
How do I know if I have prostate cancer? In its early stages, prostate cancer often has no symptoms, making regular screenings essential, especially for men over 40, those of Black or African/Caribbean descent, or those with other risk factors. Early detection through...
by walnut_admin | Dec 9, 2024 | Screening and Diagnosis
Why is Prostate Cancer Screening Important? Prostate cancer often shows no symptoms in its early stages. In fact, only 4% of men discover they have prostate cancer through screening tests, while just 5% find out because of urinary or erectile symptoms. This makes...
by walnut_admin | Dec 9, 2024 | Screening and Diagnosis
What are the different types of prostate cancer screening tests? Prostate cancer is most often detected through screening tests rather than symptoms, making regular screenings vital, especially for men over 40 or those of African/Caribbean descent. Here are the main...
by walnut_admin | Dec 9, 2024 | Screening and Diagnosis
What Does My Diagnosis Mean: Grading and Staging of Prostate Cancer? Grading tells us how aggressive the cancer is, while staging shows how far it has spread. Grading: The Gleason ScoreThe Gleason Score is a method used to determine the aggressiveness of prostate...
