prostate carcinoma

Stage A

Tumor discovered incidentally in tissue removed for BPH

A1

Small focal involvement of one lobe

A2

Multifocal or diffuse carcinoma

Stage B

Palpable carcinoma confined to prostate on digital exam

B1

Solitary nodule less than 1.5 cm

B2

Diffuse involvement of both lobes

Stage C

Tumor extending through the prostate capsule; no mets

Stage D

Metastases, usually to bone and/or pelvic lymph nodes

© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18