Worried 52yr Prostate removel

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Posted 05 May 2018 at 00:54

My husband has just found out he has prostrate cancer

52 no symptoms but went for check up and had a psa check which was 3.6 then 3.8 further test ie Dre enlarged and was sent for biopsy one off ten core positive with Gleason 3 +4 =7

Bone scan clear and mri showed contained in prostrate

So worried what to do next , we have decided to wait 3 mths and have psa checked , Does anyone have advice on such a young man having the op to remove

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Posted 05 May 2018 at 11:32

From what you have said it would seem that your husband might be able to have other treatment options if he wished. However, in suitable young men most to have surgery whereas for much older men radiotherapy is more usual However there are possibly other options he might wish to consider. It would be a good move to obtain the 'Toolkit' from the publications section of this charity. This provides a lot of useful information including a run down on various treatments.

Some men put off the day they may need radical treatment by opting for Active Surveillance but for others either they ca'nt accept the cancer is still within them or their situation means it is advisable not to wait very long for active treatment. There are pros and cons for all treatments and side effects can vary. It's a good idea to get the views of an oncologist as well as as urologist and a specialist for any other type of treatment that may be an option before making a decision.

Having the cancer diagnosed and treated early greatly improves the chances of a good outcome, notwithstanding potential long and short term side effects.

Barry

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Posted 05 May 2018 at 12:17

Sadly he isn't such a young man. My husband was 50 and we have members in their 40s and even a couple in their 30s.

Download the toolkit and use the 3 months to read about all the treatment options and their pros and cons. Ask to see an oncologist to discuss radiotherapy and brachytherapy, check with the surgeon that it would be nerve sparing surgery. Read threads on here, trust PCUK, Macmillan and cancer research UK and don't trust Google.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 05 May 2018 at 13:02

I had surgery at 48. Click my picture and read my profile if you like. Great advice above. I’m no doctor but I would bet you have time to thoroughly read the info and toolkit on this site , and definitely see an Onco too for their options. I’m honestly afraid whatever treatment you choose there are life changing side-effects mentally and physically. It’s difficult for any man to become impotent , but the younger and more active they are makes it seem even worse. I think it’s good you are waiting. Use those 3 months wisely
Good luck

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Posted 05 May 2018 at 16:51

From PCUK :-
https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information/are-you-at-risk

"Age

Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50, and your risk increases as you get older. The average age for men to be diagnosed with prostate cancer is between 65 and 69 years. If you are under 50, your risk of getting prostate cancer is very low. Men under 50 can get it, but it isn’t common".

So a man diagnosed at 52 ipso facto in relation to PCa is quite young and incidentally more likely to go on to develop more serious cancer.

It is always interesting to learn how men respond to treatment and how this has impacted their lives. However, only a relatively small number of men on the forum post their individual experiences and are not necessarily totally representative of the range of outcomes and experiences that men have after any particular treatment. Broader research of reliable sources can be helpful as in some cases can be participating in trials.

Barry

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