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3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jul 3 8:20am | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
Some research shows removing prostate has little impact on life expectancy. You really need to look at quality of life (Continence, erections, and cancer). Some do not think irregular cells (3+3) should be called cancer. Remember you have likely had irregular cells or cancer for decades. My surgeon suggested that since I was a young 57 that removing my prostate after surveillance for half a decade when a small 3+4 lesion appeared because it gave me the best chance for survival. I told him that since I was young keeping my prostate would be a priority. When pressed my 10 year survival rate was around 86% with removal, and 84% with HIFU. I elected what was for me a greater quality of life (Erections, continence, and a greater chance of dying from cancer). Your quality of life decision may be different, but ask a lot of questions.
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Yes. Someone should not base their decision on my reaction. Your Dr is probably right. I was 68 no other issues. High Cholesterol my entire life. I was allergic to statins. I had a knee replacement at 52. No issues with ED. At the time married 46 years. Happy. We Just retired. 6 months after surgery my wife was DX with GBM. She is on hospice now. One year later I had carotid surgery to remove a blocked artery.(just avoided a stroke) At the same time got an autoimmune disease called PMR. Your exactly right. Your Dr was right. There are no guarantees. I have not had a sexual partner. So zero stimulation. I do not even try to stimulate myself. Incontinence is a PIA but manageable. I have had one UTI. But the best I could do was just take them one at time. Just like what I have coming. I have never been with another woman. Doesnt even sound appealing with no erection and dripping pee. I go to the gym everyday. I keep my testosterone level at about 650 with a cream. (questionable). Old age isnt for sissies is right. I can tell you that any decision you make is probably not the path life will take you anyway.