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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Mar 18 7:50pm | Replies (15)

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@oskarpr
Don't want to say welcome but you came to right forum for information. Most of us now have gone through the anxiety of picking what is best for us, getting the treatments, and now recovery.

As I have posted many times it is best to do your own research, then get second opinions from experts in fields. Regardless of which option you chose I would suggest getting a PSAMA, bone scan, and Decipher test. These test will fine tune your diagnosis and help you and your provider the best treatment for you.

I am 76, with heart failure but no restrictions. I did first consultation at Mayo Jacksonville and then second at UFPTI. I also had a bone scan, PSMA, and Decipher test done. All these tests helped me and my provider decide the best treatment for me. I chose 30 rounds of Pencil Beam Proton Radiation. MY PCP and I wanted to have the best chance of keeping damage to tissues and organs.

If you are conteplating RP then these radiation option are not a factor. But please for your sake get second opinions on your diagnosis and treatment options. RP is just what it says Radical Prostrate Surgery and for some good option and for others radiation only, or radiation and hormone treatment. I comes down to what is best for you not what is best for me or others.

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Appreciate your advice., Jc
I will keep you posted
Oscar