Aim

During the consultation with the doctor, there will be an initial discussion of the patient’s symptoms and how long they have experienced them. Questions will also be asked about their lifestyle and family history. The doctor will conduct physical examination and the relevant further tests to detect cause.

Physical examination

TNM staging system (overview)

Examples of TNM results

The PSA antigen

Gleason score

Grade Group

International Society of Urological Pathology (2014) Simplifying Gleason score and respective treatment per stage

Stage 1 prostate cancer

Stage 2 prostate cancer

Stage 3 prostate cancer

Stage four cancer

Cambridge Prognostic Group

References

Useful resources and further reading

National Health Service: Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer UK: Treatment

MacMillan Cancer Support: Treatment and Post-treatment

Academic Research Journal Article by Sekhoacha et al., (2022): Prostate Cancer Review: Genetics, Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Alternative Approaches

Prostate Cancer Foundation: Prevention of Prostate Cancer

Updated April 2025 Next Review March 2027

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