An 82-year-old man has been diagnosed with grade group 5 prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 and metastasis to the bone, according to a statement released by his personal office on Sunday, May 18.
The diagnosis followed a medical evaluation prompted by increasing urinary symptoms. The cancer is described as aggressive but hormone-sensitive, which allows for potential treatment options. The individual and their family are currently reviewing treatment strategies with their healthcare team.
According to the American Cancer Society, grade group 5 indicates a high likelihood of the cancer growing and spreading, although it may not yet have extended to nearby lymph nodes or distant organs.
