Sure there is possibly a small chance but my doctor believes and what the test of the prostate say it was encapsulated and the margins were clear. Meaning it didn't spread. I go back in Dec for a blood test and if everything is ok, he's likely to stick to a yearly blood test with my physical. It's still a little unnerving and playing what-ifs with each test though.

I was super lucky in catching it early. My PSA jumped from 8.1 to 9.3 in four months. 1 positive core at 4+3. I had options but with my age and history(Grandfather died from it, dad went through it about 7 years ago), I didn't want to have to go through constant tests and never have to do a biopsy again(That was not a fun bday gift. In fact, probably the worst part). Doctor reassured me with my age (48 at the time it all started) and fitness I would be an ideal candidate for surgery. My second opinion doctor actually recommended my primary urologist to do the surgery. As quirky and cocky as he is, he was right, everything went well. He also teaches the da Vinci surgery so there's that.

My good friend I did Ironmans with is not so fortunate. He had super aggressive cancer. 9 cores at 5+4 that spread to lymph nodes. he was 58 at the time. He's had surgery, radiation, and just started his 3rd round of Lupron in 10 years. Between all that we did IM Texas together in 2016. He did all his training with zero testosterone. He's a real trooper and helped me tremendously. That crazy SOB snuck up to my hospital room after my surgery during serious Covid protocols to check on me. But as bad as he was, he's still living life and crushing out IM races.

So back to the OP geauxdaddy72, don't get me wrong, it is life changing physically and mentally but you're going to be OK. Just don't go to those dark spots and talk with someone. As my buddy reminded me, there are women with breast cancer, children with brain cancer, patients that are terminal with pancreatic, you don't need to be worrying about PC, you will still have a full life to live.