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There is a great difference between the incidence of prostate cancer and the death rate from it. Prostate cancer is currently diagnosed in 15 to 20% of men duri

• jkot 12y ago
  Interesting, that is original paper, referenced from article above: http://www.uroweb.org/gls/pdf/09%20Prostate%20Cancer_LRLV2.pdf http://www.uroweb.org/gls/pdf/09%20Prostate%20Cancer_LRLV2.p... > Tumour grade is clearly significant, with very low survival rates for grade 3 tumours. Although the 10-year cancer-specific rate is equally good (87%) for grade 1 and 2 tumours, the latter have a significantly higher progression rate, with 42% of patients with these tumours developing metastases (Table 8.4). Patients with grade 1, 2 and 3 tumours had 10-year cancer-specific survival rates of 91%, 90% and 74%, respectively, correlating with data from the pooled analysis (49) (LE: 3). Wherever one dies 'with it' or 'because of it', this cancer might progress into metastases, and it brings higher mortality rate.
  • defenestration 12y ago
    You can become old with localized prostate cancer. You have to make the choice if you want to live with some uncertainty (the cancer could progress into metastases) or to get treatment now. The downside of treatments, like surgery and radiation, is the risk of becoming impotent and/or incontinent.