Home How to find Us Information About Urinary Incontinence Prostate Cancer Sexual Function Other Helpful Links	Why is it important to know the grade and stage of prostate cancer? The grade and staging of prostate cancer helps the doctor and patient determine which treatment will work best for the individual. Complete staging may only be possible after surgery or additional tests and it may be necessary to remove some lymph nodes near the cancer to get an accurate picture. The presence of cancer beyond the prostate has a major impact on treatment. For patients at risk for spread, further staging tests should be undertaken before a treatment decision is made. These tests may include a bone scan, CT scan or chest x-ray. What is the prostate? / What is prostate cancer? / Will I get prostate cancer? / What are the other diseases that affect the prostate? / What are the symptoms of prostate cancer? / How can I find out if I have prostate cancer? / I have prostate cancer now what? / What is the grade and stage of prostate cancer? / Why is it important to know the grade and stage of prostate cancer? / What type of treatment will I get for my prostate cancer? / Watchful waiting / Surgery / Radiation / Hormone therapy & other treatment options / How do I make a treatment decision? / Glossary of terms / Sources of support and further information "A source of information, help, and support for common Urological problems..." Telephone: 905.681.9300   Fax: 905.632.2893   info@UrologyResourceCentre.com 488 Locust Street., Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7S 1V2