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stage I prostate cancer

(...PROS-tayt KAN-ser)
Cancer is found in the prostate only. The cancer (1) is not felt during a digital rectal exam and is found by needle biopsy done for a high prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level or in a sample of tissue removed during surgery for other reasons (such as benign prostatic hyperplasia). The PSA level is lower than 10 and the Grade Group is 1 (Gleason score is 6 or less ); or (2) is felt during a digital rectal exam and is found in one-half or less of one side of the prostate. The PSA level is lower than 10 and the Grade Group is 1.
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Two panel drawing of stage I prostate cancer; the top panel shows cancer in less than one-half of the right side of the prostate found by needle biopsy. The bottom panel shows cancer in less than one-half of the left side of the prostate found by digital rectal exam. In both panels, the PSA level is less than 10 and the Grade Group is 1. The bladder, rectum, and urethra are also shown.Enlarge this image in new window
Stage I prostate cancer. Cancer is found in the prostate only. The cancer is not felt during a digital rectal exam and is found by needle biopsy done for high prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level or in a sample of tissue removed during surgery for other reasons. The PSA level is less than 10 and the Grade Group is 1; OR the cancer is felt during a digital rectal exam and is found in one-half or less of one side of the prostate. The PSA level is less than 10 and the Grade Group is 1.
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