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What is a Gleason grade, and what does it mean?

April 26, 2017gleason grade mean

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What is a Gleason grade, and what does it mean?

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This number, which will be between 2 and 10, indicates the aggressiveness of a particular tumor. The Gleason grade is determined by analyzing tissue from the tumor that has been extracted via a biopsy. The score may help provide direction for treatment decisions.