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Radiation or surgery for prostate cancer ?
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:28 pm
For those that have traveled this road, what was your decision?
Sincerely appreciate all the feedback, especially the side affects of each option. For me, it is more about lifestyle then longevity, so that will play largely in the final decision. Thanks again.
Sincerely appreciate all the feedback, especially the side affects of each option. For me, it is more about lifestyle then longevity, so that will play largely in the final decision. Thanks again.
This post was edited on 1/26/20 at 8:16 am
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Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:29 pm to tigernnola
Stepdad got surgery years back. Apparently it was caught early
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:29 pm to tigernnola
My dad did surgery then radiation.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:30 pm to tigernnola
Uncle just went through this and had to do both.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:30 pm to tigernnola
What does the doctor recommend?
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:30 pm to tigernnola
Asking for yourself?
How old and stage of cancer?
How old and stage of cancer?
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:31 pm to tigernnola
surgery if healthy enough.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:32 pm to tigernnola
Wifes uncle does radioactive seeds. Seems to be working.
ETA: I believe he was diagnosed stage III C. Only in prostate. 70 years old. Side effects are he is fatigued later in day. Was very active, but doing very well.
ETA: I believe he was diagnosed stage III C. Only in prostate. 70 years old. Side effects are he is fatigued later in day. Was very active, but doing very well.
This post was edited on 1/24/20 at 4:45 pm
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:32 pm to tigernnola
FIL just had surgery about 6 months ago. I dont know the gory details except he had a cath for about a week
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:35 pm to tigernnola
It can be a different protocol, based on the patient, cancer stage, etc.
My dad qualified for a clinical trial at MD Anderson with LINK ]Dr. Christopher Logothetis.
This was several years back, but he responded beautifully.
Best of luck to the individual.
My dad qualified for a clinical trial at MD Anderson with LINK ]Dr. Christopher Logothetis.
This was several years back, but he responded beautifully.
Best of luck to the individual.
This post was edited on 1/24/20 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:35 pm to tigernnola
Do both. It's called Brachytherapy.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:36 pm to tigernnola
Surgery...you don’t wanna end up with radioactive sperm
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:39 pm to tigernnola
My mom went to doctors in Jackson and bham when she was diagnosed with cancer a few years back. The dr’s there told her to have surgery now and then do radiation treatment.
She then got another opinion from the doctors at MD Anderson and they said that way of doing it was the old way and she should do radiation to decrease the size of the tumors as much as possible and then do surgery after the chemo. She went that route and has had great results with MD Anderson. Best cancer hospital on this great planet and I thank god for them everyday
She then got another opinion from the doctors at MD Anderson and they said that way of doing it was the old way and she should do radiation to decrease the size of the tumors as much as possible and then do surgery after the chemo. She went that route and has had great results with MD Anderson. Best cancer hospital on this great planet and I thank god for them everyday
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:39 pm to EKG
He treated my friends dad for prostate cancer a while back, maybe 4 or 5 years. Dude whooped that cancers arse. He goes back every 6 months or so for a full screening and there hasn’t been so much as a blip on the radar.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:39 pm to TigahJay
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Surgery...you don’t wanna end up with radioactive sperm
Doesn't matter to me. I'm old.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:42 pm to tigernnola
I went radiation, and am glad I did. I think I am much better off than my friends that had surgery based upon what they describe, both as to process and results.
My urologist cuts and he told me to see a radiologist before I made my decision.
My urologist cuts and he told me to see a radiologist before I made my decision.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:43 pm to tigernnola
Dad had out patient surgery at Johns Hopkins, just recovered in a hotel room.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:45 pm to tigernnola
Had mine removed 3 weeks ago. My PSA went from 3.8-5.6 in a year, Gleason score was 7. My doctor said surgery was my only option.
I'm recovering fine and incisions are almost healed.
The daVinci robot is damn cool.
I'm recovering fine and incisions are almost healed.
The daVinci robot is damn cool.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:46 pm to tigernnola
Surgery. Then just watch. Prostate cancer usually doesn't move that fast.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:46 pm to ArHog
Outstanding.
So great to hear that.
Take care of yourself!
So great to hear that.
Take care of yourself!
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