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The GL -9 was one of three tests the other 2 tests reported GL-7s. The protocol is PSA testing every twelve weeks for the next year. The decision was made by the Tumor board at Sylvester/UM; and I trust they considered all of the diagnostic test inputs in arriving at the recommendation. I have to say, IMHO, that your prognosis should have been considered the delicacy of the different staging inputs.
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Must admit it is very strange that someone would say it’s a Gleason nine and two other people say that it’s a Gleason seven.
I would be real suspicious of the guy that said Gleason nine because there is such a major difference between a nine and a seven.
Sounds like the treatment you’re getting matches what a Gleason seven would require.
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Your Gleason score is always figured by the highest number. Some people who have sevens in a lot of their prostate have nines in other areas. Someone needs to have a prostatectomy to really find out what their Gleason score is, based on the whole prostate, but they seem to have hit the 9 spot at least once in your case.
Good Luck