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Posted 08 Jul 2019 at 11:46
Hi Peter,

Thanks for your take on this. I can see that as it is a trial in the NHS, the long term info is not complete to prove that the in op pathology is as good as post -op, and that by its nature nerve-sparing will be cutting margins - it needs to be based on good info as to extent of tumour.. However I have read somewhere that early results of Neurosafe are promising

Richard

Richard

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Posted 11 Jul 2019 at 21:45

It is not an easy decision to take, myself and two of my brothers diagnosed at various dates throughout 2018, all have received their elected treatment.

From my own viewpoint I opted for surgery (Robotic), the decision has to be our own

! My wife is medically trained and whilst we discussed the options given she did not try to influence me at all.

I had pretty much made my mind up on being informed of where the consultants suggested my cancer was at, contained within the prostate and no signs of lymph or bone transfer. Given this and my engineering logic "Removal" was the chosen route.

My elder brother opted for Brachytherapy and my younger brother the same as myself. Each option has its Pro's and Con's, that is why it has to be our choice, what do you feel comfortable with and what don't you. I am sure that no matter which option you opt for it will be the RIGHT choice!

I have no regrets concerning my choice and recovery has gone well.

 

Be positive and remain strong👍👍

 

 

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Posted 12 Jul 2019 at 10:41

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

It is not an easy decision to take, myself and two of my brothers diagnosed at various dates throughout 2018, all have received their elected treatment.

From my own viewpoint I opted for surgery (Robotic), the decision has to be our own

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I endorse that completely. I recognise that some people will want a "steer" but the procedures are so different as are the side effects. In my case active surveillance was "not recommended" Brachytherapy in terms of seeds was off the table because of the stage of my cancer so 3 options were presented - surgery, high dose brachytherapy with EBRT as a top up,  and EBRT with adjuvant Hormone Therapy. I then had to choose and that's as it should be difficult though that decision might be. 

Edited by member 12 Jul 2019 at 10:43  | Reason: Not specified

 
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