Hi Smyler, I had a similar diagnosis but was told it was near the edge so was very keen to get it done. That drove me to be very focussed towards the operation. The alternative being 3 months of hormones followed by Radiotherapy and more hormones. Perhaps based on my previous experience of skin cancer I was convinced cutting it out was the best option. I've not regretted it.
2 days in hospital, no pain in my case, and a week with a catheter. Then a couple of months wearing a pad, the worst was over in a couple of weeks. Still have ED but there are signs of some recovery. After the op my Gleason was upgraded to 4+4 and I was told the operation was the best choice. With RT you'll not know if 4+3 is actual or if the margin is positive, also psa will not as accurate a test in future. So far so good but time will tell.
Age can be a factor as some want to have less risk to their sex life.
There are people who have other opinions and other ideas who should add more. I'm a patient and not medical in any way. There is more on my profile along with a link to a diary on a website I created.
Regards
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