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Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer

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Hi My name is Sean. Im 63 and have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. My gleason is 3+4 My T stage is T2. I had a PSA of 8.4. As i was only diagnosed 1 week ago still waiting for paper work from hospital. The urologist told me that active surveillance is the best way to go as its in its early stage. I personally feel that i cant go down this route through a fear it could just get out of control. I keep thinking that surgery to get it out is the best route for me. Obviously side effects. Its not easy dealing with something you just cant see. Still in absolute shock. I am married with a very supportive wife and family members. Just wondered what treatments other members are taking. I know i need a bit more time to think properly but just to be told i have cancer is hard to take in.

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Sean

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    Hi Sean my name is Les, sorry to hear about your diagnosis, I had a very similar diagnosis myself last December it is a big shock but it is important to stay strong right now.

    If there is anything I can help you with or just a chat send me a message I am more than willing to help if I can.

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    Hi Sean my name is Les, sorry to hear about your diagnosis, I had a very similar diagnosis myself last December it is a big shock but it is important to stay strong right now.

    If there is anything I can help you with or just a chat send me a message I am more than willing to help if I can.

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    Hi Les  I appreciate you sending me a message. Im managing to pull myself together with lots of support from family and friends. Not sure which route i will go down. There is a group here in stockport that meet once a month. I will be going to talk with other guys in this same situation. Any reading i do on this subject i read from macmillan or cancer research. I never read through anything else on the net. Its now 1 week since diagnosis. What treatments have you had upto now.

    I wish you and your family all the very best

    Sean

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