- Search CSN:
- Members: Login to search all areas
- Not a member? Click here to search public areas
Reluctant New Member
|
|
Feb 26, 2013 - 2:28 pm
Recently diagnosed. PSA slowly increased from 0.78 in 2005 to 4.1 in 2012. DRE indicated small area of irregularity. Biopsy - 4 of 12 cores positive. Staged as T2C. Original Urologist along with 2nd and 3rd opinions all recommend surgery given age (58) stage and overall health (no real issues). MRI scheduled for late March (after prostate heals from the biopsy) with surgery likely to follow in mid-April. I've been in denial for several weeks (I feel fine) but am slowly coming to terms with it all. This site and your comments and the honest sharing of your experiences has been invaluable in helping me accept my circumstances. I hope I'll have the positive experiences of many who have had the surgery, but I'll prepare myself to deal with whatever the outcome. Thanks to all of you. |
Joined: Jan 2011
Tommy,
Because of your age I think you need to do more research. RP is something. Your penis gets shorter, incontinence is a real issue, and if it has spread then you get seminal vessels and nerves cut, or they might slip and they get cut. Either way not good at your age. Cyber knife might be a better choice. Quality of life means alot. Get into your sixties and up then maybe no difference.
Look into this a little more. Cancer can be agressive but two months will not hurt. As most people state on this site get a second opinion. Send your results to John Hopkins for a second opinion.
Cancer is scary, but once you are in the treatment groove it is just a Dr.'s appt, and etc. can be overwhelming but do not let a Urologist rush you to judgement. You only get one choice. Get it right.
Have they done CT scans, MRI's PET, or any others? They do not always give great results, but at least you know what you are looking at.
Mike