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re: Found out today I’ve got Prostate cancer. Advice on radiation or surgery?
Posted on 7/8/21 at 5:57 am to BowDownToLSU
Posted on 7/8/21 at 5:57 am to BowDownToLSU
I’m a 10 year survivor. I am Gleason 9 very aggressive. Metastatic castrate resistant for the whole time. I’ve been through too many different treatments and clinical trials to list. But you have many effective treatment options and will live a long time my brother.
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Posted on 7/8/21 at 7:07 am to BowDownToLSU
i lost my grandpa and father to prostate cancer. they both found out by doing a physical to drive a school bus. i'm not doing physicals. frick that. they were both fine and healthy. i know i know......early detection. frick that. don't tell me that i have cancer. i aint suffering like they did.
Posted on 7/8/21 at 7:39 am to BowDownToLSU
i dont have much to add other than fight your arse off and beat the shite. I will be praying for you.
I lost my Father in law 3 years ago to it. He actually beat the cancer and during the final surgery to clean everything up at MD Anderson, he had internal bleeding they couldnt stop.
I lost my Father in law 3 years ago to it. He actually beat the cancer and during the final surgery to clean everything up at MD Anderson, he had internal bleeding they couldnt stop.
Posted on 7/8/21 at 8:23 am to BowDownToLSU
Rick Simpson Oil. My father didn’t like the options and decided to give it a shot for a few months. He was useless there for a minute, but it worked out. Clear for about 2 years now.
Posted on 7/8/21 at 9:19 am to tigerdup07
"i lost my grandpa and father to prostate cancer. they both found out by doing a physical to drive a school bus. i'm not doing physicals. frick that. they were both fine and healthy. i know i know......early detection. frick that. don't tell me that i have cancer. i aint suffering like they did."
This is a confusing post.
This is a confusing post.
Posted on 7/8/21 at 9:21 am to BowDownToLSU
On recommendation from two urologists I had the surgery in April 2020. It’s not like a traditional scalpel procedure, the surgeon uses a DaVinci robot while looking at an HD display. A skilled urologist can be very precise. In fact the most uncomfortable part was dealing with the catheter for ten days after the surgery (and for those who haven’t had the experience, they stick a a couple of feet of rubber tube up your dick - which feels about like you’d expect).
I was diagnosed just after my 59th birthday, and was in decent shape, and have had very little after affects - zero incontinence issues, and back to “normal” erectile function in about 3 months. I take 5mg of tadalfil (Cialis) daily and can usually rise to the occasion with little difficulty.
However, one thing I never heard mentioned by anyone who had the surgery before: sex is…different. To put it bluntly, it still feels the same, except nothing comes out - after all, they disconnected all the plumbing. Its kinda weird.
Best of luck to you, whichever way you decide to go.
I was diagnosed just after my 59th birthday, and was in decent shape, and have had very little after affects - zero incontinence issues, and back to “normal” erectile function in about 3 months. I take 5mg of tadalfil (Cialis) daily and can usually rise to the occasion with little difficulty.
However, one thing I never heard mentioned by anyone who had the surgery before: sex is…different. To put it bluntly, it still feels the same, except nothing comes out - after all, they disconnected all the plumbing. Its kinda weird.
Best of luck to you, whichever way you decide to go.
Posted on 7/8/21 at 9:25 am to FearlessFreep
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except nothing comes out - after
Not even like a puff of air?
That would be a silver lining for me. The wife wouldn't have to be warned at the end of a BJ.
Posted on 7/8/21 at 9:26 am to BowDownToLSU
Dad did surgery, been cancer free for a year now.
OH and strange how doctors have varying choices of treatment and some may work better for others.
Just something to think about with the Covid nonsense and draconian measures to prevent treatments by certain states.
Haha, yeah when they told my dad he wouldn't be able to have anymore kids he just laughed. Dude is 66.
OH and strange how doctors have varying choices of treatment and some may work better for others.
Just something to think about with the Covid nonsense and draconian measures to prevent treatments by certain states.
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However, one thing I never heard mentioned by anyone who had the surgery before: sex is…different. To put it bluntly, it still feels the same, except nothing comes out - after all, they disconnected all the plumbing. Its kinda weird.
Haha, yeah when they told my dad he wouldn't be able to have anymore kids he just laughed. Dude is 66.
This post was edited on 7/8/21 at 9:29 am
Posted on 7/8/21 at 9:26 am to BowDownToLSU
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I have too choices surgery or radiation,
Two*
Posted on 10/18/21 at 10:44 am to 225Tyga
Bumping. I have choices to make.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 10:50 am to BowDownToLSU
Prayers going out!
Posted on 10/18/21 at 11:24 am to BowDownToLSU
It's a personal choice. Talk with your physician.
That being said, most men I know that have had the surgery have regretted it....they'll be some issues you'll have to deal with that you shouldn't have to at 55.
My personal plan (father had it, and I have high PSA now) if I get it is "watch and wait". Then I'll try the rad seeds. Surgery as a last resort.
That being said, most men I know that have had the surgery have regretted it....they'll be some issues you'll have to deal with that you shouldn't have to at 55.
My personal plan (father had it, and I have high PSA now) if I get it is "watch and wait". Then I'll try the rad seeds. Surgery as a last resort.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 11:27 am to BowDownToLSU
Prayers up, brother.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 11:32 am to T_don
For those on here, or have relatives, who have not been diagnosed, prostate cancer has no symptoms. I went in for a checkup as I felt I was suffering from old man's disease, pissing too much. Which has nothing to do with prostate cancer. A blood test led to a PSA reading of 11 & then that led to a biopsy, which pinpointed exactly how much cancer was in my gland & where. The common age I've heard is that a man should get tested regularly starting at age 40. Also, it is hereditary, so have any sons get tested at that age. And age is a factor, according to my radiologist, for those choosing between surgery & radiation, i.e. younger men usually choose surgery because there is a lot less issues, post surgery, with sexual prowess.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 11:36 am to BowDownToLSU
Sorry, man. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 11:38 am to BowDownToLSU
I’ll pray for u
Posted on 10/18/21 at 11:42 am to alpinetiger
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Get a second opinion before doing anything. Low-risk prostate cancer is often overtreated with surgery and radiation.
This. They may needlessly fleece your insurance company and perform an unnecessary surgery that screws you up.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 11:42 am to BowDownToLSU
Not to be crass, but at 55 you still have some productive love-making years ahead of you. Think carefully before risking that with the surgery. Radiation has some great results. But above all, listen to your doctors and not a bunch of rubes on a message board.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 11:58 am to tgrmeat
Research the CyberKnife. My Dad had that done when they caught his very early. It was like 5 treatments over 2 weeks and was completely gone. No side effects.
Posted on 10/18/21 at 12:02 pm to Gorilla Ball
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Bumping. I have choices to make.
18 month surviver here after surgery.
Prayers sent
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