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re: Radiation or surgery for prostate cancer ?
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:48 pm to tiggerthetooth
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:48 pm to tiggerthetooth
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Surgery. Then just watch. Prostate cancer usually doesn't move that fast.
That is assbjckwards. It is just watch, prostate cancer usually doesn't move that fact then surgery or radiation if it does.
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Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:49 pm to EKG
Will do, getting older isn't what it's cracked up to be
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:53 pm to tigernnola
I had surgery. Talked to a friend who is a physician, but not my Urologist and he told me to Cut the MF out and throw it the F away.
That was 10 years ago and no return if the cancer.
That was 10 years ago and no return if the cancer.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:58 pm to tigernnola
There are so many variables that need to be addressed before making this decision. What is the age and functional status of the patient? What is the Gleason score? Has the patient had a special MRI (multiparametric)to see if the cancer has spread outside the prostate gland? As a couple of people have stated, sometimes you can have a prostatectomy and still end up needing radiation treatment.
Good luck on your journey for you or whoever you are inquiring for!
Good luck on your journey for you or whoever you are inquiring for!
Posted on 1/24/20 at 4:59 pm to tigernnola
Surgery. FIL did the seeds and it screwed him up really bad.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:01 pm to tigernnola
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For those that have traveled this road,
Where is the best place to have treatment in Baton Rouge?
This post was edited on 1/24/20 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:03 pm to tigernnola
I would take my arse to MD Andersen and do whatever the doctors recommend.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:04 pm to MSTiger33
In some cases it’s not an either/or deal.
If cancer cells remain after surgery, radiation may be suggested to kill those bastards.
If cancer cells remain after surgery, radiation may be suggested to kill those bastards.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:05 pm to tigernnola
I'm currently traveling that road ...
There's not usually a "correct" answer. Surgery, preferably robotic surgery, is a common choice, depending on your cancer stage and personal risk factors. My doctor (my 2nd urologist) felt I had a high risk of incontinence (and I have a history of A-Fib problems), so I wimped out on surgery. Not interested in wearing diapers for the rest of my life.
I had Brachytherapy in mid-Dec. They implanted about 6 dozen radioactive seeds (or pellets). Out patient surgery, unless something goes wrong. Minimal soreness at the site, no post op bleeding, no urination problems. No side effects aside from fatigue.
I'm following the Brachytherapy with external beam radiation. 25 treatments over 5 weeks. M-F, weekends off. I started on Jan 15th, so I've only had 8 treatments so far. As of yet, no problems. But any side effects typically don't surface for a couple of weeks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Fatigue is an issue, but can be managed and is temporary.
Prostate cancer is the Boy Scout of cancers. It can kill you, especially if undiagnosed, but is typically a slower growing cancer and can be treated easily and effectively. Good luck.
There's not usually a "correct" answer. Surgery, preferably robotic surgery, is a common choice, depending on your cancer stage and personal risk factors. My doctor (my 2nd urologist) felt I had a high risk of incontinence (and I have a history of A-Fib problems), so I wimped out on surgery. Not interested in wearing diapers for the rest of my life.
I had Brachytherapy in mid-Dec. They implanted about 6 dozen radioactive seeds (or pellets). Out patient surgery, unless something goes wrong. Minimal soreness at the site, no post op bleeding, no urination problems. No side effects aside from fatigue.
I'm following the Brachytherapy with external beam radiation. 25 treatments over 5 weeks. M-F, weekends off. I started on Jan 15th, so I've only had 8 treatments so far. As of yet, no problems. But any side effects typically don't surface for a couple of weeks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Fatigue is an issue, but can be managed and is temporary.
Prostate cancer is the Boy Scout of cancers. It can kill you, especially if undiagnosed, but is typically a slower growing cancer and can be treated easily and effectively. Good luck.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:14 pm to tigernnola
If you want another expert opinion, New Orleans has one of the foremost prostate cancer specialists in the world. Dr. Oliver Sartor at the Tulane Cancer Center.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:25 pm to tigernnola
A gent I know did both. He’s in his 70’s going strong 1.5 years later.
He’s a master electrician and works on a construction site daily.
He’s a master electrician and works on a construction site daily.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:25 pm to tigernnola
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prostate cancer
Is a racket.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:29 pm to tigernnola
Prostate is like an appendix after a certain age.
At some point in your life it will betray you. Either with prostate cancer or enlarged to the point you can’t piss. If you are a man and on the earth long enough you’re prostate will frick you. Take it out.
At some point in your life it will betray you. Either with prostate cancer or enlarged to the point you can’t piss. If you are a man and on the earth long enough you’re prostate will frick you. Take it out.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:29 pm to White Roach
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White Roach
Good luck
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:31 pm to tigernnola
This guy did my surgery 10 years ago at Johns Hopkins.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:36 pm to Mstate
quote:Hope her prostate cancer responded well to this therapy.
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.
Seriously, hope for a good outcome for her but the OP is asking for specific information on prostate cancer.
I personally NEVER derail or depart from a thread.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:39 pm to soccerfüt
My dad did radiation 2 years ago. He was 80 at the time and came thru it easily. If you go that route, make sure to drink at least 16 ounces of water 30 minutes prior to the session.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:40 pm to GolfingTiger
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:51 pm to ArHog
I'm okay. There were a couple of hairy moments when it was being staged, but it's all good now. I've joked with some friends who were concerned about my long term prognosis. I tell them that this cancer is very unlikely to kill me, but it's going to aggravate the shite out of me.
This has been going on since early May. Tests, A-Fib complications, delays, more tests, more A-Fib complications ... I was so ready to get those pellets shoved through my taint it wasn't funny. I'm not complaining because I know I'm lucky, and I mean it. But I'm ready for it to be over by this time next month.
This has been going on since early May. Tests, A-Fib complications, delays, more tests, more A-Fib complications ... I was so ready to get those pellets shoved through my taint it wasn't funny. I'm not complaining because I know I'm lucky, and I mean it. But I'm ready for it to be over by this time next month.
Posted on 1/24/20 at 5:58 pm to Big Bill
I was told to drink a bottle (half liter) of water before each treatment. As I understood it, the techs want your bladder to be full before each treatment. Something to do with the imaging.
I'm a big guy, 6'-5" and about 290. A half liter doesn't come anywhere close to filling my bladder, but I do as I'm told.
I'm a big guy, 6'-5" and about 290. A half liter doesn't come anywhere close to filling my bladder, but I do as I'm told.
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