TNM Staging System and the Prostate

TNM Staging System for Prostate Cancer

The TNM Staging System plays a crucial role in assessing and managing prostate cancer. This comprehensive approach evaluates the extent of the disease, helping doctors determine the most appropriate treatment options for patients. The TNM system for prostate cancer is based on five key factors: the primary tumor (T), nearby lymph nodes (N), metastasis (M), …

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Predicting Prostate Cancer Survival with Standardized PET Scans

Positron Emission Tomography PET Scanner

Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) Spatial Biomarker: Predicting Prostate Cancer Survival with Standardized PET Scans Note: PET scanA Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses a radioactive substance called a tracer to look for disease in the body. A PET scan shows how organs and tissues are working. This is …

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