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Staging
Staging
The physician "stages" the tumor based on its size, the character of its cells, and the extent of metastasis. Two systems commonly are used for staging prostate cancer: the Jewett-Whitmore system and the TNM (tumor, node, metastases) system. Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Prostate Cancer(Free Handout) Jewett-Whitmore system In the Jewett-Whitmore system, prostate cancer is classified first as stage A, B, C, or D. Stages A and B cancers are considered curable. Stage...Read the full article 
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