re: Prostate cancer, gleason score 6, psa 5…..

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There is a genome test they can run on the biopsy core samples that will give a score used in the same manner as Gleason. They examine the genetic make up of the cells to see what type of cells are there (aggressive /nonaggressive). It can give the patient another data point that can help uncover additional risk not seen with the Gleason. It’s not cheap but should be covered by insurance.

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That was done from the first biopsy from a year ago. the percentages from that those 3 suspicious places were deemed 27% likely nonagressive, 39% agressive, and 34% not likely to be cancerous. Then they did this recent biopsy which came back as said.

And yes some say Gleason of 6 is non-cancerous, but most docs consider it cancer since it can invade surrounding areas and causes cell anomalies.