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D'Amico Risk Classification for Prostate Cancer

Stratifies prostate cancer risk into low, intermediate, and high categories based on PSA, Gleason score, and clinical T stage. Widely used to guide initial treatment decisions.

Score interpretation

Low Risk 3

D'Amico Low Risk — PSA ≤10, Gleason ≤6, T1–T2a. 5-year PSA failure rate ~25%.

→ Active surveillance option for suitable patients; or definitive therapy (prostatectomy/radiotherapy) — shared decision-making

Intermediate Risk 4–7

D'Amico Intermediate Risk — PSA 10–20, Gleason 7, or T2b. 5-year PSA failure rate ~50%.

→ Radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy ± short-term ADT (4–6 months); urology/oncology MDT

High Risk 8–9

D'Amico High Risk — PSA >20, Gleason 8–10, or T2c–T3. 5-year PSA failure rate ~75%.

→ Radiotherapy + long-term ADT (2–3 years); radical prostatectomy with extended pelvic lymph node dissection; systemic staging; consider clinical trial

Interpretation bands for the D'Amico Risk. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.

References

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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.