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Recently diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

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Hi

Looking for any help or advice from someone in a similar situation to myself (55 year old).

Was diagnosed with PC after visiting a urologist because of on/off testicle pain lasting many years which tests had failed to determine reason for. Anyway, as part of their investigations my PSA reading was 5,2 in March 2016. Was tested again in July 2016 and PSA was 5.0 so a biopsy was suggested. Biopsy in October 2016 revealed a Gleason score of 7 (3+4). MRI scan in November confirmed that cancer was contained with in the prostate (T2C). Since then have spoken with Surgeon and Oncologist to disuss treatment options. PSA in January 2017 was taken and was down to 4.2.

Despite discussions with specialists and reading lots of guidance on the subject, it seems to me that opinion is divided on what to do with someone in my situation...treat or active surveillance....surgery or radiotherapy. As it stands, I have intimated that I'm going to have Bracytherapy at the end of March. Before I totally commit to this, I would welcome thoughts/experience from anyone faced with a similar situation.

 

 

Thanks

 

John

 

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    Hi John,

    Over six years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer with a PSA of 70 and a gleeson of 3+3=6.

    Like you. my cancer was still contained withing the prostate capsule. I was put on hormone therapy for two years and had 37 radiotherapy sessions. A few weeks after raditherpy ended, my PSA was only just measurable at 0.01.

    So I hope you take hope from my story. Please let us know how you get on, Brian.

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    Ha!  In the same situation myself - found out last week - similar ratings as yourself.

    I though, initially, surgery - lets have it out. But now I'm thinking brachitherapy might be better.

    Have a look at this American website and it's success rates of different remedies  which are compared side by side  - help you making a decision I'm sure.

    pctrf.org

    Hope it assists.you.

    Ash

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