Hello Chris Dugdale and welcome to the site. Firstly, could I just ask if that is your actual name as this is an open site and could be seen by anyone (perhaps friends or family who you haven't told yet) if they put your name in a computer search.
I'm pretty sure I'm right about that but I expect somebody will clarify if I'm not.
Anyway, first of all a really big breath. Yes Gleason of 9 is high but as has already been said, it depends on a number of other things.
It may be that not all treatment options will be available to you but there are many that will be.
If you go to Publications on this site you can download (or order a copy of) the site's Toolkit, a number of pamphlets which explain PC, treatments, emotional effects etc. Well worth reading.
It is a good basis for forming your questions when you next see a consultant. Write them down (you are bound to forget them otherwise - we've all been there!) and take a pen to write down the replies. If you are still not able to understand what is being said then ask them to repeat it, as many times as necessary. No good walking away with doubts still unanswered.
Don't be rushed into making any decisions, unless you are advised that something needs to be done quickly.
Any questions please ask, no matter how silly it may sound or how personal. We listen and we care.
We have all been down the road of the shock and horror of the big word CANCER. Try to stay as calm as you can.
If you click on the name underneath a person's picture it will bring up that person's profile.
In the meantime, best wishes. You've come to the right place for information, because whatever it is you want to know, somebody will have experienced it.
Sandra
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