Hi, FreddieD.
Welcome to the forum, mate.
Here's a short video by the professor leading the trial.
https://youtu.be/mlg3IZ5OKRU?is=Ad3hkoWxF7qHdJmR
The trial results won't be available for 82 months.
I suspect that any team conducting such a trial would be relatively confident in improved outcomes. In this case, increased longevity and a better quality of life of those in your condition.
My only doubt, in your case, is your suitability, for prostatectomy. I had a bit of a dodgy heart, and despite being ten years younger than you, I had great difficulty in convincing them that I was fit for robotic surgery. I had to resort to getting my cardiologist to fight my corner. I sailed through the operation and had no problems at all, but only two months later suffered a minor heart attack. I still don't know whether it had anything thing to do with the prostate treatment.
It may be a case of balancing risk v reward. On the downside you've got the risk involved with surgery and the likely side effects against possible benefits of a longer life and better quality of life.
I suppose, if on the trial, one of the great benefits would be that you'd be thoroughly monitored. It seems to me, from posts by others on here in a similar position to you, that they sometimes have difficulties in getting the necessary scans to check how they are doing.
If you are deemed suitable for the trial, I'd suggest having an in depth conversation with those conducting it, about the advantages/disadvantages, especially for someone of your age with a heart condition.
Good luck, mate. 👍
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