I'd say none, really. I was a candidate for several reasons, the cancer was confined to a small area, overall health is good, I exercise, don't smoke, not diabetic, etc.
Removal of the prostate will create sexual and bladder problems - there's no way around that. Radiation may also cause some permanent urinary and bowel changes. Not all Urologist are skilled in cryotherapy and may not recommend it. It's relatively new. If not, I'd seek another opinion.
For now, Mrs ClusterCock and I enjoy an active sex life (for 64 and 57 years old) with no artificial help - pumps, etc.

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Posted by Cdawg

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Posted on 9/13/23 at 3:10 pm to ClusterCock

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Removal of the prostate will create sexual and bladder problems - there's no way around that.

I might be the outlier but I didn't experience any of that. I went through the surgery mainly because of my family history and I'm on the younger side of it. I do exercise a lot and maybe that has a lot to do with it. After the catheter was removed, I was fine and in the other department, I've had no issues and use no ED medicine.

I'm aware some people do have issues though. I know I'm very fortunate and it worked out for me. However, if I was your age, I may have gone a different route. I'm not here to debate what's the right or wrong treatment but just to let people know there are some positive outcomes out there. And here's to hoping your PSA level stays down. So far so good with me.

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