J Clin Oncol December 2012 PMID 23032616

Gleason score 6 adenocarcinoma: should it be labeled as cancer?

H Ballentine Carter, Alan W Partin, Patrick C Walsh, Bruce J Trock, Robert W Veltri, William G Nelson, Donald S Coffey, Eric A Singer, Jonathan I Epstein

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Discussions reflect a concern about the disconnect between outdated classification systems and modern molecular science, exemplified by questions like why medicine continues to use old age classifications instead of incorporating recent advances, with tone ranging from critical to curious. The words and tone indicate an interest in modernizing cancer diagnosis, but the discussion remains at a general level without deep technical engagement.

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  • Gleason score 6 adenocarcinoma is a type of prostate cancer that is generally considered low-grade and less aggressive.
  • There is debate whether it should be labeled as "cancer" because it often grows very slowly and might not cause harm during a patient's lifetime.
  • Some experts argue calling it "cancer" may lead to unnecessary anxiety and treatment, while others believe proper labeling helps ensure careful monitoring.]

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Why is medicine especially cancer treatments using such old age classification and not integrating molecular aadvances into the practice of medicine? https://t.co/KalfmacXuG.

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Why is medicine especially cancer treatments using such old age classification and not integrating molecular aadvances into the practice of medicine? https://t.co/KalfmacXuG.

Nov 2, 2022 · 2,847 followers View post →