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2128031 9314407 PCTABS00024 A method for estimating the biologic potential of prostate carcinoma in a patient is provided, comprising the steps of (a) obtaining a tissue sample of prostate carcinoma from a patient, and (b) quantifying the vascularity of the tissue sample, and therefrom estimating the biologic potential of the prostate carcinoma. Also provided is a method for estimating the biologic potential of a selected carcinoma in a patient, comprising the steps of (a) obtaining a biopsy specimen from a carcinoma by a method selected from the group consisting of needle biopsy, endoscopy, laproscopy, and cystoscopy, and (b) quantifying the vascularity of the biopsy specimen, and therefrom estimating biologic potential of the selected carcinoma.
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