The Gleason Score plays a crucial role in the prognosis and treatment of prostate cancer. It helps in: - Assessing Aggressiveness: The score gives an indication of how aggressive the cancer is, which is vital for planning treatment. - Guiding Treatment Options: Low Gleason Scores may result in less aggressive treatments such as active surveillance or localized therapies. Higher scores might necessitate more aggressive treatments like surgery or chemotherapy. - Predicting Outcomes: The score helps in predicting the likely outcomes and survival rates, aiding in better patient counseling and decision-making.
