T3 Prostate Cancer Staging: Understanding Stage 3, Treatment Options, and Next Steps

31/08/2025 13 min
T3 Prostate Cancer Staging: Understanding Stage 3, Treatment Options, and Next Steps

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In this episode, we break down what T3 prostate cancer staging means and how it changes your treatment options. At this stage, cancer has grown beyond the prostate gland into nearby tissues, but it has not yet spread to distant lymph nodes or organs.You’ll learn:What T3 prostate cancer staging means and how it’s diagnosedThe differences between T3a (spread into nearby tissue) and T3b (spread into the seminal vesicles)How doctors use PSA levels, Gleason scores, and imaging scans to guide treatmentWhy surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy are common treatment paths at this stageHow hormone therapy helps slow tumor growth and works with radiation for stronger resultsWhat to expect after diagnosis, including regular monitoring and follow-up careT3 prostate cancer is advanced but still highly treatable when managed with the right combination of therapies. Knowing what this stage means gives you the clarity to move forward with confidence.Blog Link: T3 Prostate Cancer StagingSend us a textThank you for listening to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for expert cancer information and patient-centered education. Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE 📍 Visit us at oncolifecentre.com 📞 Call: +603-2242-2620 📧 Book a consultation or ask a question — we're here to support your journey.

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