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Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?
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My radiation oncologist/medical oncologist say: at my age 75: you get the same results via surgery or radiation, so at my age I chose RT. 28 visits with ADT - now my PSA < .01. For a year now.
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What were side effects like? I’m 75, just diagnosed, having PET Scan. Thinking of doing nothing, I have a good quality of life right now. Thank you
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Yes, in fact I think the 15 yr outcomes for surgery and Cyber-Knife are identical. So 15 yrs out, if you are still "cured" or if there is recurrence, it doesn't matter which option you chose. At age 76 that puts you at 91 yrs old - IF you live that long and don't die from something else first.
5 Visits of cyberknife treatments offer a lot fewer complications than does surgery, but ultimately it's your choice and you have to be comfortable with the decision. Best of luck!