Hi all...just a quick update. My husband has now commenced chemotherapy and has had his 2nd session. Main issue poor sleep pattern otherwise good. I Just would like if someone could explain the following findings on his biopsy report. He had 11 biopsies taken I total.
7 from right of which 6 positive and 4 from left of which 3 positive. GLEASON score total 4+5=9.
Right side 6 of 6 gleason 4+5 25% of tissue.
Left side 3 of 3 Gleason 4+5=9 20% of tissue. 4mm maximum length.
I'm not sure what the percentage means and it's significance.
Also noted on report the tumour occupies approx. 22% of the total tissue submitted. So how significent is this regarding his cancer.
Also states in report there is significent crush artefact of biopsies which makes interpretation difficult. SO would this finding then have a bearing on his gleason scoring.
Hope this makes sense and thank you all members who greatly helped me with your continuous replies as It makes such a difference when your are trying to come to terms with hubby's diagnosis.
Regards Ann