Cryotherapy? 2nd cancer Diagnosis for me!

I am sorry to learn of your diagnosis with prostate cancer.

Your recent experience with cancer has established you as a fighter with a winning record. You have a distinct advantage in choosing a treatment plan. That is, "You know the value of research". There are several treatment options to consider with prostate cancer. Some are more curative than others. Most have undesirable side effects, some of which may be overcome with time. Health issues can sometimes limit the treatment choices.

What is your Gleason Score and Stage at this time. Unlike your prior experience, prostate cancer is slow growing. Research the various options and the side effects of each.

When you make a treatment decision, be content and don't look back.

Good Luck,
william1

After tracking my PSA for 4 years as it varied in a range from 4 to 5.5, I had focal cryo surgery at the age of 58 performed during December 2005. I was diagnosed 9 months earlier via a 12 needle biopsy with 1 of 12 needles positive. Gleason 3+3, T1c and PSA of 5 at the time of diagnosis. PSA of 3.2 immediately before surgery. PSA of 1.4 3 months after surgery. The focal procedure addressed the right, base lateral portion of my prostate only. The left side of my prostate was not stressed. The worst part of the procedure was the foley catheter for 3 days. I was treated as an out-patient and it required no overnight hospitalization. I have suffered no mobidities. I will continue tracking my PSA to see if I have been cured. For my case I judged cryo as the best approach.