If lymph nodes are positive, why not have protate removed
Any thoughts out there?
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I have been there and you should listen to the research and leave the prostate alone if the lymph nodes are involved. My gleason was 9 and psa 24 and had one shot of lupron and 40 rad treatments and have survived almost 4 years which is good. Taking out the prostate causes unnecessary problems if the cancer is out of the prostate. You will be fine if you follow this posting.0
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The conventional RP operation has many nasty side effects - incontinence, impotence, weakening of the core muscles, etc - the da vinci procedure less so. I would go with what the good doctors say and if the lymph nodes are involved then the treatment is RT and hormones.
My best wishes to you I think you will be fine - I had Gleasons 8s&9s and an extension out of the capsule and still was clear in the nodes.
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Mark and Photon,2ndBase said:I have been there and you should listen to the research and leave the prostate alone if the lymph nodes are involved. My gleason was 9 and psa 24 and had one shot of lupron and 40 rad treatments and have survived almost 4 years which is good. Taking out the prostate causes unnecessary problems if the cancer is out of the prostate. You will be fine if you follow this posting.
Thanks for your replies. I think I will go with what the Doc says.0
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