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Posted 26 Oct 2018 at 23:46

Recently diagnosed one of 3 brothers all diagnosed at he same time. Gleason 7 PSA 8, localised had MRI and bone scan confirmed localised. met with the Oncologist today recommending hormone treatment with hi dosage brachytherapy followed by external beam radiotherap? Meet with surgeon next week? Feeling confused.

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Posted 27 Oct 2018 at 11:53
Oh and you and your brothers should all now get a form from the chemist and ask your GP to sign it - you are entitled to free prescriptions
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 26 Oct 2018 at 23:46

Recently diagnosed one of 3 brothers all diagnosed at he same time. Gleason 7 PSA 8, localised had MRI and bone scan confirmed localised. met with the Oncologist today recommending hormone treatment with hi dosage brachytherapy followed by external beam radiotherap? Meet with surgeon next week? Feeling confused.

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Posted 27 Oct 2018 at 11:42
Sounds like you are exploring all options if you are seeing a surgeon too. Try and read up on the pros and cons of all the treatments and use this knowledge to quiz the specialists that you are seeing. Ultimately only you can make the decisions, just try and endure its a fully informed decision.
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Posted 27 Oct 2018 at 11:51
Download the toolkit from the home page or you can order a hard copy by calling the number above. It explains the different treatments and the definite and possible side effects of each.
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 27 Oct 2018 at 11:42
Sounds like you are exploring all options if you are seeing a surgeon too. Try and read up on the pros and cons of all the treatments and use this knowledge to quiz the specialists that you are seeing. Ultimately only you can make the decisions, just try and endure its a fully informed decision.
User
Posted 27 Oct 2018 at 11:51
Download the toolkit from the home page or you can order a hard copy by calling the number above. It explains the different treatments and the definite and possible side effects of each.
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 27 Oct 2018 at 11:53
Oh and you and your brothers should all now get a form from the chemist and ask your GP to sign it - you are entitled to free prescriptions
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 19 Feb 2019 at 21:39

Boy hasnt time flown, we are now 19th  February 2019, back in October 2018 I elected to have tge prostate removed Robotic Surgery. 

I have no regrets concerning my choice and am recovering really well. I have remained positive throughout and looked to increase activity when I felt upto it.

 

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Posted 13 Apr 2019 at 02:07

Did you and your brothers all opt for surgery, or choose different treatment options?

 
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