Prostate Cancer Stage I
| Title: | Prostate Cancer Stage I |
|---|---|
| Description: |
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. 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. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Genitourinary Cancer Types -- Prostate Cancer Staging |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR795013 |
| Date Created: | October 29, 2018 |
| Date Added: | January 22, 2019 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |