Peter Waldheim BL09-0 105-0008222

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PATIE NT EMPOWERMENT REPORT

Patient Name: Peter Waldheim

Diagnosis: Cancer of Prostate

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ABOUT YOUR BIOPSY
~-----:7:"""'- VasDeferens Biopsy cores were taken from several different areas of your prostate to get a
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samples were sent to our laboratory. There, a pathologist examined the biopsy
cores under a microscope and determined that there were cancerous cells
present.

YOUR PROST ATE MAP

The diagram to the left illustrates which areas of your prostate tissue contain
malignant cancer cells. The percentage shown in each area illustrates the
amount of the biopsy core where cancer cells were found.

You may also see additional numbers (i.e., 3+3=6) in some of the areas. These
numbers illustrate your Gleason grade and score. The Gleason grade is a rating
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from 1 (least aggressive) to 5 (most aggressive) that indicates the aggressive
""ex potential of the cancer. This grade is determined by the pathologist, based on
lll1erol the shape and arrangement of the cancer cells within the biopsy tissue.

SUSPICIOOS ~ llAUGNAHT_

Your Gleason score is the key number to note. This is the combination of the Gleason grade of the two largest areas of cancer
in the biopsy tissue. This number from 2 to 10 tells you and your doctor how aggressive your cancer may be. Generally,
cancers with scores lower than 7 are less aggressive, with those above 7 being more aggressive.

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer in America today can be effectively treated with minimal risk for serious side effects.
Bostwick Laboratories encourages all newly diagnosed patients to seek out information that will be helpful and relevant to you
so you can understand your options for management of your diagnosis. We urge patients to join a support network, if possible,
before making any treatment decisions.

National Patient Support Organizations:

Man to Man (phone 800-227-2345) is a network of support groups for men with prostate cancer that is affiliated with
the American Cancer Society. Some groups also offer Side by Side, special groups or sessions for women partners.
• US TOO International, Inc. (phone 800-808-7866) is a nationwide network of support groups for men with prostate
cancer as well as their wives and families. They provide information, counseling and educational meetings .

.v0t:(or-Projit Web Sites:

There is also a tremendous amount of good information available on the internet, especially at the sites noted below.

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