Gleason-Braunwald Index

Gleason-Brivald index

In the 50s of the last century, the American pathologist William Gleason and his assistant in Europe, the Czech Frantisek Braunwald, began a joint study: they wanted to develop a **unified approach for diagnosing prostate cancer.** Then, until the middle of the 20th century, different specialists were interested in only treating diseases, they were considered lone fighters. However, realizing that all internal organs are interconnected, medicine has changed. In 1948, an association of oncologists appeared whose goals were to develop new methods of treatment and diagnosis.

Before moving on to the topic of the article, let's clarify a few key terms. **Prostate adenoma** (AP) is a benign tumor that is usually found in the bladder or prostate tissue. With AP, characteristic symptoms appear that cause urinary disorders and worsen the patient’s quality of life. With severe tissue growth, the functions of the bladder may be impaired, and the size of the atrium becomes uncontrollable. **Cancer