This is based on: 1  The size of the tumor. 2  Whether the cancer has spread outside the prostate. 3  If the cancer has spread, where it has spread.
AA stands for Associates in Arts degree. Associate degrees fall into three main areas. Each of the above degrees is designed to be completed after two years of study. However to complete the degree within two years, the student must take the program as prescribed within the schools curriculum layout.
A.S. stands for Associates of Science and A.A.S. stands for Associates in Applied Science. The AS degree mainly focuses on liberal arts, with topics that include, math, social sciences, English and history. With an AS degree there are only a few classes that are geared towards the subject of your major.