Hi,
I've recently been diagnosed with locally advanced prostate cancer and one of the treatment options is RALP. I'd be really grateful to hear a few words from anyone who's been through it. What was it like? Was it better or worse than you expected? Did it throw up any problems that you hadn't foreseen and, if so, how did you deal with them?
I also have a particular niche interest. I have a long-standing eye condition which has left my one remaining eye very delicate and susceptible to damage from inflammation - anywhere in my body. I had a routine hernia op last year and the resulting cascade of inflammation cost me the right to drive. I don't want to lose any more sight, and wonder how much inflammation people have experienced after RALP. I'm also very doubtful about having my head below my body for 3 hours or so in surgery. Any thoughts?
I'm going to have appointments with surgeon and oncologist in the next week or so, so don't hold back if you have a point of view. I have hugely appreciated those of you who have already contributed to conversations on this sort of topic. I have read quite a few now and found them very helpful. Let me know if I've missed anything that might answer my questions. A big thank you to everyone.