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Have prostate cancer mostly 3-3 gleason but some 3-4 looking into Nanoknife proceedure for no to minimal side effects
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Have prostate cancer mostly 3-3 gleason but some 3-4 looking into Nanoknife proceedure for no to minimal side effects
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3+3 isn't considered cancer these days, and 3+4 is mild enough that active surveillance is often recommended at first instead of surgery or radiation.
Obviously, this is a discussion between you and your oncology team, but I just wanted to make sure you were aware of all your options.
How many cores were taken?
How many were 3+3 and 3+4? What percentage of four were the ones that were 3+4?
Were any of these things found in the biopsy intraductal, ductal, large cribriform, Seminal vesicle invasion, EPE or ECE. (Extraprostatic extensions extra capsular extensions). They can make the cancer much more aggressive.
How many cores were 3+4? 3+3? What percentage of 4? How many areas of prostate were these cores in (one is best for Nanoknife/IRE)? Any notes on the biopsy report (IDC, EPE, Cribriform, etc.)? The disease classification is the highest core: Intermediate Favorable. Focal therapy works best while 3+4 and has minimal side effects. If percentage of 4 is low going on active surveillance could delay any treatment.