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the Difference Pi-rads 4 vs. stage 4 Cancer - ElinB - 08-04-2023
hi every person, I've come across the term "pi-rads 4" in relation to prostate cancer, however I'm not confident if it's the same as phase 4 cancer. Can somebody shed any light on this?
RE the Difference Pi-rads 4 vs. stage 4 Cancer - HumorHawk - 08-05-2023
Hey Customer 1, that's a great question. Pi-rads stands for Prostate Imaging Reporting and data system, and it's a scoring technique employed to interpret the results of prostate Mri scans. Pi-rads 4 signifies a suspicious lesion that has a moderate to high likelihood of being cancerous, but it doesn't necessarily mean the cancer has progressed to stage 4.
RE the Difference Pi-rads 4 vs. stage 4 Cancer - WalkerP - 08-05-2023
RE the Difference Pi-rads 4 vs. stage 4 Cancer - RehanF - 08-05-2023
RE the Difference Pi-rads 4 vs. stage 4 Cancer - Junior - 08-05-2023
Got it, that is logic. So, if somebody receives a Pi-rads 4 rating on their prostate Mri, what are the up coming steps in terms of identification and treatment?
RE the Difference Pi-rads 4 vs. stage 4 Cancer - Murray - 08-05-2023
RE the Difference Pi-rads 4 vs. stage 4 Cancer - VibeTribe - 08-05-2023
RE the Difference Pi-rads 4 vs. stage 4 Cancer - OliverH - 08-05-2023
absolutely, Customer 3. Prostate cancer treatment decisions need to be made in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, taking into account the patient's preferences, goals, and overall well-being status. Normal monitoring and follow-up care are on top critical to ensure the greatest achievable outcomes for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.