CMedEd 2025

09/16/2025

Last week in Andy Levy discussed the dangers associated with misinformation concerning cancer. As Levy points out, misinformation can not only erode trust in medical professionals but also lead to people delaying or avoiding life-saving treatments.

CMedEd was created to counter misinformation. We believe that a radon internet search for cancer information is the least helpful and often most confusing tool available. CMedEd operates independently, free from advertisements, and is supported by the expertise of nearly 100 top cancer specialists.

Unlike misinformation found online, our content is grounded in the latest research and reviewed by experts from leading medical institutions, ensuring that people can rely on its accuracy.
For reliable cancer available in English and Spanish visit cmeded.com.

09/15/2025

What Does a Gleason Score Mean in Prostate Cancer?

When prostate cancer is found, doctors often talk about something called a Gleason score. This number comes from looking at the cancer cells under a microscope. The pathologist compares them to normal prostate cells and scores how different they look. The more abnormal they appear, the more likely the cancer is to grow and spread.

The score is made of two numbers, each between 1 and 5. The first number is for the pattern seen most in the sample. The second number is for the next most common pattern. These two are added together. So if the main pattern is a 3 and the second is a 4, the score is 7. If the main pattern is a 4 and the second is a 3, the total is also 7, but that 4+3 often means a cancer more likely to grow and spread than 3+4.

A score of 6 is the lowest that is usually reported. This is often called low grade, meaning it tends to grow slowly. A score of 7 is in the middle. Scores of 8, 9, or 10 are high grade and usually more aggressive.

The Gleason score is not the only piece of the puzzle. Doctors also look at PSA levels, how many biopsy samples had cancer, and whether the tumor can be felt or seen on scans. But the Gleason score is one of the most important numbers for deciding what to do next.

Cleveland Clinic cautions that numbers don’t tell the whole story about your prostate cancer. The Clinic mentions that the story starts with your treatment plan and understanding what to expect from your treatment.

Knowing what the number means makes it easier to understand the choices and to talk them over with the doctor.

CMedEd has easy to understand in-depth information and illustrations in English and Spanish about prostate cancer, testing, treatment and symptoms.

09/12/2025

CMedEd Announces New Community Forum

CMedEd’s Community Forum is a supportive space for anyone touched by cancer—patients, family members, and friends alike. It’s a place to connect with others who truly understand what you’re going through, not just from a professional perspective, but from lived experience.

Emotional support and connection play a powerful role in healing. Even when they can’t change the diagnosis, they can make the journey less isolating and hopefully more bearable. At CMedEd, we believe this kind of support is essential but often overlooked—so we’ve created a safe, compassionate forum where people can lean on one another.

Not everyone has a strong personal support system. Some face cancer alone, while others find it difficult to share their fears with loved ones, not wanting to burden them further. Even family members and friends, who desperately want to help, often struggle with their own emotional pain as they watch someone they care for suffer.

The CMedEd Community Forum bridges that gap. It’s a safe place to share experiences, exchange advice, lend an ear, and find comfort. Here, people can give courage and receive encouragement, knowing they are truly understood.

09/10/2025

The Health Matters podcast features conversations with leading experts from Mayo Clinic. In the most recent episode, Dr. Marion Curtis, whose groundbreaking research is changing the landscape of ovarian cancer treatment is interviewed and shares insights on the warning signs, symptoms and treatment options.

In addition to in-depth information on ovarian cancer, CMedEd has a community forum for people ask questions and learn from others.

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/cancer/ovarian-cancer-know-your-risk-and-how-to-reduce-it/

Ovarian cancer may not be the most common or talked-about cancer, but like any major disease, it can turn your life upside down. While the…

09/08/2025

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most difficult gynecologic cancers to detect and treat. Though ovarian cancer is not among the most common cancers, it carries significant risks because of its vague early symptoms and lack of a reliable screening method.

CMedEd has in-depth information on the risk factors, symptoms and treatment options.
https://cmeded.com/gynecological/understanding-ovarian-cancer/overview/

There are three main types of ovarian cancer: Epithelial: Epithelial cell tumors form in the epithelial cells on the outer surface of the ovaries and

09/05/2025

Treatment options for prostate cancer have expanded significantly, offering more personalized approaches than ever before. For men with slower-growing disease, active surveillance allows careful monitoring without immediate intervention. For others, traditional options such as surgery and radiation therapy remain highly effective.

As September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, it is a critical time to emphasize not only the importance of early detection but also the progress being made in innovative treatments that are improving outcomes and expanding choices for patients.

CMedEd has comprehensive resources available on the treatment options, symptoms and diagnoses of prostate cancer.

https://cmeded.com/genitourinary/understanding-prostate-cancer/overview/

The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system that makes some of the seminal fluid that nourishes s***m and carries semen out of the body. The prostate is located below the bladder and in front of the re**um. It surrounds the urethra, or the tube that carries urine out of your body. Almost...

09/03/2025

A new report from the American Cancer Society shows a troubling trend: after years of decline, prostate cancer diagnoses in the U.S. are increasing—especially in advanced stages.

Key findings:

Overall cases: Rising ~3% each year since 2014

Advanced-stage cancers: Growing at more than 6% per year

Mortality: Death rates once fell 3–4% annually, but now are down only 0.6%

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men (30% of all male cases in 2025) and remains the second leading cause of cancer death, behind lung cancer.

What this means: Early conversations with your doctor—and personalized screening decisions—are more important than ever. Detecting prostate cancer early can make the difference between treatable disease and advanced, harder-to-manage cancer.

At CMedEd, our mission is to provide patients and families with clear, trusted information to navigate cancer with confidence.



https://pressroom.cancer.org/2025-Prostate-Cancer-Report

ATLANTA, September 2, 2025 — Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released Prostate Cancer Statistics, 2025, a report on current prostate cancer occurrence and outcomes in the United States....

09/02/2025

Each September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Approximately 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. Prostate cancer is a significant health concern, representing the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men.

While treatment can bring challenges such as changes in sexual health or urinary control, understanding options and connecting with support systems makes a critical difference.

CMedEd has comprehensive resources to help better understand the symptoms, screening tests and treatments available for Prostate Cancer.

https://cmeded.com/genitourinary/understanding-prostate-cancer/overview/

The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system that makes some of the seminal fluid that nourishes s***m and carries semen out of the body. The prostate is located below the bladder and in front of the re**um. It surrounds the urethra, or the tube that carries urine out of your body. Almost...

08/29/2025

Today an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution highlights the growing number of nonsmokers being diagnosed with lung cancer. Lung cancer symptoms are typically respiratory. People should look out for persistent coughs or bouts of shortness of breath. Unintentional weight loss is also a significant sign of lung cancer. CMedEd has in-depth information and illustrations on lung cancer's risk factors, symptoms and treatment options.

Lung cancer has long been associated with smokers, but that perception is shifting. A Georgia oncologist is urging early screenings for everyone — including nonsmokers.

08/29/2025

There are over many different types of cancer, each with its own unique characteristics and treatment options. CMedEd provides insights to over 120 types, and we use over 2,000 illustrations to simplify complex medical concepts.

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