A Gleason Six is barely considered cancer, in fact, a large medical group got together recently to try to change what Gleason six is called, specifically that it not be called cancer.

What that means is, you don’t really want to treat it yet. Active surveillance is what you should be doing with a Gleason six. It may never become cancer. In fact it is suspected that almost all elderly men have Gleason 6.

It’s your choice, but you shouldn’t be running for treatment yet.