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Replies to "@ucfron Wing , need to be doing all the right things. With this lesion fairly tight..."
@vancouverislandhiker I do plan on doing a treatment later this year, but I believe my lesion is more to the inner of my prostate which maybe why my Artera AI test came back saying I have very low probability of it metastifying over a 10 year period. It said like 1.5%.
When looking up the wording in my PSAM PET it says;
The left paramedian transitional zone of the prostate is located in the central part of the prostate, surrounding the proximal urethra. This zone is responsible for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and is situated adjacent to the peripheral zone.
The prostate is divided into several zones, each with distinct characteristics and functions. Understanding these zones helps in diagnosing and treating prostate-related conditions.
Prostate Zones
Zone Name Location Description Cancer Origin Percentage
Peripheral Zone (PZ) Surrounds the distal urethra, located posteriorly 70-80%
Central Zone (CZ) Surrounds the ejaculatory ducts, located centrally ~2.5%
Transitional Zone (TZ) Surrounds the proximal urethra, located centrally 10-20%
Anterior Fibromuscular Zone Located anteriorly, primarily composed of muscle and fibrous tissue Not applicable
Left Paramedian Transitional Zone
The left paramedian transitional zone is a specific area within the transitional zone of the prostate. It is located adjacent to the left side of the urethra, which runs through the prostate. This zone is significant because it is where benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) commonly occurs, leading to urinary symptoms.
Clinical Relevance
The transitional zone is responsible for the growth associated with BPH.
Approximately 10-20% of prostate cancers can originate in this zone, although it is less common than in the peripheral zone.