Having been diagnosed with stage 4 just under 12 months agon and seeing my oncologist every 3 months, why have she never discussed the Gleason score. I am reasonable fit, but had titanium rods placed in my spine owing to a tumour on my spine.
We have some information on our website that explains your question about why you have not been told about your Gleason score. You can read about this on our webpage aboutprostate cancer stages and grades.
As you can read;
'The pathologist grades each sample of prostate cancer cells based on how quickly they are likely to grow or how aggressive the cells look. There are 5 Grade Groups. Grade Group 1 is the least aggressive and Grade Group 5 is the most aggressive.
You may also hear about a score called the Gleason score. The Grade Group has now replaced the Gleason grade as doctors think the Grade Group is a more accurate way to grade prostate cancer cells. We have included the Gleason score because people still ask us about this.'
I am sure that if you asked your consultant they would probably be able to tell you what your Gleason grade was.
If you would like to chat this through with one of the nurses on the helpline then you are welcome to give us a call.
The number to ring is freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
