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Risk Classification of Localized Prostate Cancer

Risk Classification Definition
Very Low Risk PSA<10ng/mL, Gleason=6, T1~T2a, biopsy positive core rate<34%, no cancer volume>50% of biopsy volume, PSA density<0.15ng/mL
Low Risk PSA<10ng/mL, Gleason=6, T1~T2a
Intermediate Risk 10ng/mL≤PSA<20ng/mL, or Gleason=7, or T2b~T2c
Favorable Prognosis Gleason=6 and 10ng/mL≤PSA<20ng/mL, or Gleason 3+4=7 and PSA<10ng/mL
Unfavorable Prognosis Gleason 3+4=7 and (10ng/mL≤PSA<20ng/mL or T2b~T2c), or Gleason 4+3=7 and PSA<20ng/mL
High Risk PSA≥20ng/mL, or Gleason=8~9, or ≥T3
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