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      When Prostate Cancer Spreads

      Prostate cancer cells usually grow very slowly. But sometimes, they can spread to healthy tissues.

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      What’s Behind the Rise in Advanced Cases?

      Prostate cancer numbers are down, except for men in one group: those with advanced prostate cancer. What’s behind the rise in these cases?

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      Widening Your Focus During the Next Phase

      Prostate cancer can bring on anxiety about your treatment goals and the future. But don’t forget to focus on the things in your life that are most important to you.

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      Biopsy and Gleason Score

      During a biopsy, your doctor takes a small piece of tissue for testing. Your Gleason score is a number based on the biopsy results.

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      How Hormone Therapy Treats It

      Prostate cancer cells need testosterone to grow, so the idea is to block the production of that male hormone. Here’s how it works.

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