Sorry to hear Oskar about your diagnosis. I am 53 yrs old and had my radical prostatectomy on the 29th of Jan this year, so just about 7 weeks post op at the moment. I only had about 2 weeks between biopsy results and surgery and joined this group in that stub period - you have come to the right place, I have learned much from others whom have walked down a similar path.

You must of course do your own research and determine what is best for you and your family. As for my story, I chose to have the surgery in part due to the suggestion from my Urologist, and second as my Father had the same surgery 19 years before I did. He of course strongly influenced my decision in that he had cancer return around 9 years post op and went through Radiation, and has been with us for 11 years subsequent to radiation and counting. I was keen on the fact that if/when cancer returns post RP surgery that radiation remained an option to again fight off this disease.

As I am sure most would agree, we all have gone through a variety of emotions as we come to grips with our individual situations. I am no different and as I sit here typing this note have been confirmed that there was no cancer found outside of the prostate and expect / hope that future blood work proves this to be true. Unlike the rest of my life, I took the time to slowly recover from the surgery and followed the physicians advice on caring for myself and preparing for the side effects of the surgery. At this time I suffer from periodic stress incontinence, but I am extremely hopeful that this will alleviate in time. Other than that, I feel pretty darn good and have started to get back into eating well and exercising regularly. Where 2 months ago I was very worried, today I am full of hope and optimism for the future.

I wish you good health and happiness in whatever decision you arrive at, and again, please do ask any questions you may have of this group, it is an awesome community! Take care.

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