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Found out today I’ve got Prostate cancer. Advice on radiation or surgery?
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:33 pm
I’m 55 and went for my annual check up in May, my prostate levels were high. My doctor sent me to a urologist and he did a biopsy two weeks ago.Today I got my results. I feel fine and it’s early stages but anytime you here the C word it will hit you. My wife was with me , telling my kids and siblings was tough also. I have two choices surgery or radiation, If any of y’all had this let me know your opinions. TIA
This post was edited on 7/8/21 at 1:52 pm
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Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:35 pm to BowDownToLSU
Surgery. frick that radiation.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:35 pm to BowDownToLSU
The correct treatment depends completely on the pathology
In some cases can just follow it with PSA or MRI
I would always prefer radiation over surgery if those are the options they give you
In some cases can just follow it with PSA or MRI
I would always prefer radiation over surgery if those are the options they give you
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:36 pm to BowDownToLSU
Which one works better to get rid of cancer and make it not come back and kill you? That's what I would do.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:37 pm to BowDownToLSU
What urologist did they refer you to?
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:37 pm to BowDownToLSU
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Advice on radiation or surgery?
They will probably craft a plan with Radiation, Surgery and Chemo.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:37 pm to BowDownToLSU
I would do brachytherapy if it were me. Less chance of incontinence and/or erectile dysfunction.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:38 pm to BowDownToLSU
My dad did proton and it was great.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:38 pm to BowDownToLSU
Go with surgery if possible. 5 years postop here and doing well. Radiation is an option if there are issues of recurrence but it is more difficult to do surgery following radiation according to the urologists I’ve seen.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:38 pm to BowDownToLSU
Went through it in 2020. PSA went from 3.8-5.7. Seven of my 12 Prostate lobs were cancerous. Don't frick around with it, have it removed. I was 61 at the time, no chemo and no radiation needed. Had my PSA checked last week it was 0.
Get it out!
I'll be happy to answer any other questions.
Get it out!
I'll be happy to answer any other questions.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:41 pm to BowDownToLSU
Get the surgery. Get rid of that shite now and don’t look back. Go to every single follow up appointment to make sure it’s all gone.
Prayers for you and your family. You’ll get through this.
Prayers for you and your family. You’ll get through this.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:42 pm to BowDownToLSU
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I have too choices surgery or radiation, If any of y’all had this let me know your opinions. TIA
That sucks, hopefully you beat this and make a full recovery. Haven't had cancer but I'm going to go out on a limb and say the choice depends on your individual cancer/situation and you should talk to your doctor and probably multiple doctors and don't choose what the OT tells you.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:42 pm to BowDownToLSU
I’d listen to the recommendation of my urologist. If my urologist couldnt make one, I’d find a new urologist
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:42 pm to BowDownToLSU
My brother had his taken out last year so I guess he chose surgery.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:43 pm to BowDownToLSU
Crazy that the answers for this condition are all over the place.
How about we focus on prostate cancer like breast cancer for a few years
How about we focus on prostate cancer like breast cancer for a few years
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:45 pm to BowDownToLSU
Just said a prayer for you. God bless you.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:49 pm to BowDownToLSU
Sorry brother
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:50 pm to BowDownToLSU
We are about the same agent my PSA levels have fluctuated
4.5 June negative biospy 2017
4.5 late winter 2017
4.7 2018
5.8 2019
5.0 2020
5.0 April 2021
A second biopsy was done fall of of 2020 using a different biospy method and it did turn up positive- it’s small something like 1/3 of an 1/4”. My Dr said let’s just monitor it. I agreed.
I’d suggest a second opinion my Dr. Andrew McCall who I really respect.
4.5 June negative biospy 2017
4.5 late winter 2017
4.7 2018
5.8 2019
5.0 2020
5.0 April 2021
A second biopsy was done fall of of 2020 using a different biospy method and it did turn up positive- it’s small something like 1/3 of an 1/4”. My Dr said let’s just monitor it. I agreed.
I’d suggest a second opinion my Dr. Andrew McCall who I really respect.
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:50 pm to BowDownToLSU
Get a second opinion
Posted on 7/7/21 at 6:50 pm to BowDownToLSU
Dude, I’m sorry that this happened, but you’re at the wrong place for medical advice.
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