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0:24 What is Gleason 6 prostate cancer?
2:22 If it doesn't metastasize, why is it called cancer?
4:26 Clinical study examines whether Gleason 6 prostate cancer metastasizes
6:56 Spread is something that occurs before the prostate is removed, not after
7:55 Can Gleason 6 prostate cancer transform into a higher grade?
9:31 Is 50% of all prostate cancer Gleason 6?
9:44 How can a patient know for sure that their grade is Gleason 6?
10:42 Are active surveillance patients less likely to die of prostate cancer?
11:15 How should a patient handle being advised to treat Gleason 6?
13:19 Can active surveillance continue indefinitely?
14:15 At what level is a PSA considered potentially concerning?
15:06 How often does a second pathology result in a new Gleason grade?
16:17 Is there any context in which a Gleason 6 patient should seek treatment?
17:49 Alex's conclusions

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