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You may also see additional numbers (i.e., 3+3=6) in some of the areas. These
numbers illustrate your Gleason grade and score. The Gleason grade is a rating
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from 1 (least aggressive) to 5 (most aggressive) that indicates the aggressive
""ex potential of the cancer. This grade is determined by the pathologist, based on
lll1erol the shape and arrangement of the cancer cells within the biopsy tissue.
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Your Gleason score is the key number to note. This is the combination of the Gleason grade of the two largest areas of cancer
in the biopsy tissue. This number from 2 to 10 tells you and your doctor how aggressive your cancer may be. Generally,
cancers with scores lower than 7 are less aggressive, with those above 7 being more aggressive.
Man to Man (phone 800-227-2345) is a network of support groups for men with prostate cancer that is affiliated with
the American Cancer Society. Some groups also offer Side by Side, special groups or sessions for women partners.
• US TOO International, Inc. (phone 800-808-7866) is a nationwide network of support groups for men with prostate
cancer as well as their wives and families. They provide information, counseling and educational meetings .
There is also a tremendous amount of good information available on the internet, especially at the sites noted below.
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