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Posted 10 Dec 2019 at 13:49

Hi, 

First time on the forum. My husband 68 diagnosed with PC , PSA 15 and stage T2C or T3A, still contained in the capsule.After seeing his urologist he straight away suggested Prostatectomy or BrachyTherapy. My husband is extremely anxious from having (you think ) a healthy body  and now hearing he got PC, I don't think he has met the right urologist to explain him better all the options. Would  really appreciate it if anyone could give me a name of  a specialist/oncologist in Brachytherapy or a Urologist (2nd opinion)which doesn't take any sides. I know there is never any guarantee but we are trying to find the best options. We are in the Berkshire/ London area, many thanks Ida

User
Posted 10 Dec 2019 at 13:49

Hi, 

First time on the forum. My husband 68 diagnosed with PC , PSA 15 and stage T2C or T3A, still contained in the capsule.After seeing his urologist he straight away suggested Prostatectomy or BrachyTherapy. My husband is extremely anxious from having (you think ) a healthy body  and now hearing he got PC, I don't think he has met the right urologist to explain him better all the options. Would  really appreciate it if anyone could give me a name of  a specialist/oncologist in Brachytherapy or a Urologist (2nd opinion)which doesn't take any sides. I know there is never any guarantee but we are trying to find the best options. We are in the Berkshire/ London area, many thanks Ida

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Posted 10 Dec 2019 at 16:08
A urologist can't explain all the options, Ida. Urologists do surgery; oncologists do non-surgical treatment such as brachytherapy and radiotherapy. Your husband needs to ask for an appointment with an oncologist to discuss non-surgical options.

In the meantime, do download the information sheets (aka the "toolkit") from this site. They contain a wealth of information about the different treatments for prostate cancer and the probable side-effects of each type of treatment.

Best wishes,

Chris

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Posted 10 Dec 2019 at 19:24
You could check out the specialists at the Santis Clinic in Basingstoke. They are private and NHS consultants, but an initial private consultation is likely to cost around two hundred and fifty quid.

Best of luck.

Cheers, John.

User
Posted 10 Dec 2019 at 20:59
I really wouldn't spend money on a private consultation (unless you really want to, of course). The NHS has entirely competent oncologists.

Best wishes,

Chris

User
Posted 11 Dec 2019 at 06:56
I disagree re the private consultation, if you have the spare cash they are a great way to spend quality time with your specialist.

NHS consultations are time constrained and often with a junior doctor or specialist nurse and they don't always have the time or knowledge to answer all your questions.

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Posted 10 Dec 2019 at 14:33
It is against the rules of the forum to name medics, Ida.

Your husband should ask for a meeting with an oncologist in your area anyway, to discuss alternatives to surgery. If you were allocated a named nurse, you can ask to see him/her for a better explanation of the different treatments and you can call the number at the top of this page to order the toolkit for him to read in his own time.

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

User
Posted 10 Dec 2019 at 16:08
A urologist can't explain all the options, Ida. Urologists do surgery; oncologists do non-surgical treatment such as brachytherapy and radiotherapy. Your husband needs to ask for an appointment with an oncologist to discuss non-surgical options.

In the meantime, do download the information sheets (aka the "toolkit") from this site. They contain a wealth of information about the different treatments for prostate cancer and the probable side-effects of each type of treatment.

Best wishes,

Chris

User
Posted 10 Dec 2019 at 19:24
You could check out the specialists at the Santis Clinic in Basingstoke. They are private and NHS consultants, but an initial private consultation is likely to cost around two hundred and fifty quid.

Best of luck.

Cheers, John.

User
Posted 10 Dec 2019 at 20:59
I really wouldn't spend money on a private consultation (unless you really want to, of course). The NHS has entirely competent oncologists.

Best wishes,

Chris

User
Posted 11 Dec 2019 at 06:56
I disagree re the private consultation, if you have the spare cash they are a great way to spend quality time with your specialist.

NHS consultations are time constrained and often with a junior doctor or specialist nurse and they don't always have the time or knowledge to answer all your questions.

 
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