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Prostate cancer
The usual type of prostate cancer is an adenocarcinoma and this arises from the cells that line the ducts of the prostate. A measure of the aggressiveness of the cancer is made by the pathologist from the biopsy by Gleason scoring – a scoring system that grades by different characteristics associated with aggressiveness and leading to scores between 2 (very indolent) to 10 (very aggressive). Research assays may, in the future, detect more aggressive characteristics by other means: One research assay detects mutated copies of the gene p53 (in the healthy form being a tumour suppressor gene). Damaged versions occur in many malignancies and are associated with tumour progression. Other genetic assay work may become relevant in the future.
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- Dr Nick Plowman: Consultant in Radiotherapy and Oncology, London
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- London Prostate Cancer Centre
Four of London’s experts in prostate cancer combine to provide a comprehensive service for treatment of prostate cancer via HCA hospitals in London. - Cancer Centre at the Cromwell Hospital, London
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