Gleason 4+3 = 7

In this video, PCRI's Alex and Medical Oncologist Mark Scholz, MD, discuss the first steps and prognosis for men who have been diagnosed with Gleason 4+3=7, intermediate-risk prostate cancer.

0:07 What is the Gleason score, and what is the difference between Gleason 3+4=7 and 4+3=7?

2:13 Do all pathologists report the newer "Epstein" 1-5 grading system instead of or along with the Gleason score?

2:53 What exactly does it mean to have 4+3 as opposed to 3+4?

3:53 Should men always get second opinions on their pathology reports?

4:47 What are the first steps after being diagnosed with 4+3, intermediate-risk, prostate cancer?

5:55 What are the survival rates for Gleason 4+3 prostate cancer?

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