Jewett staging system
Jewett Staging System
The Jewett staging system, also known as the Whitmore-Jewett staging system, is a classification system used to describe the extent of disease progression in prostate cancer. It was developed by Dr. Arthur Jewett, a renowned urologist, and is widely used in the medical field to determine the appropriate treatment plan for patients with prostate cancer.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The Jewett staging system classifies prostate cancer into four stages: A, B, C, and D. Each stage represents a different level of disease progression, with stage A being the least advanced and stage D being the most advanced.
- Stage A: The cancer is confined to the prostate and cannot be felt during a physical examination. It is often found incidentally during surgery for other conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Stage B: The cancer can be felt during a physical examination, but it is still confined to the prostate.
- Stage C: The cancer has spread beyond the prostate to nearby tissues, but it has not reached the lymph nodes or other distant parts of the body.
- Stage D: The cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or other distant parts of the body.
Comparison with Other Staging Systems[edit | edit source]
The Jewett staging system is similar to other staging systems, such as the TNM staging system, but it places more emphasis on the physical examination and less emphasis on imaging studies. This makes it particularly useful in settings where advanced imaging techniques are not readily available.
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