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The use of the differences between prostate cancer cells when seen under the microscope as a method to grade the severity of the disease.
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The use by a physician of a lubricated and gloved finger inserted into the rectum to feel for abnormalities of the prostate and rectum.
See:
Rectum
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The time that it takes a particular focus of cancer to double in size.
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The use of hormonal or other forms of management to reduce the volume of prostate cancer in and/or around the prostate prior to attempted curative treatment .
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The use of hormonal or other forms of management in the attempt to lower the clinical stage of prostate cancer prior to attempted curative treatment (e.g., from stage T3a to stage T2b); this technique is highly controversial.
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Urination, which is problematic or painful.
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