Prostate cancer treatment choices

It seems most people are opting for radiation therapy. I have recently been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Gleason Score 7. After reading a 600 page book on the subject by Dr. Patrick Walsh, I decided I just wanted my prostate removed. I am 63 years old and not overweight. I was fortunate to have a friend who had a similar experience and he put me in touch with Dr. Ferrigni at Mayo Phoenix. I am scheduled to have a robotic surgery procedure on November 22. So many choices and options. I hope I've made the right choice.

Hello @markbenson, and welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I encourage you to watch the live Video Q&A with Dr. Mitchell Humphreys about prostate cancer, which will take place tomorrow, Monday Sept. 25th at 5pm. You can participate in the Video Q&A right here on Connect; feel free to post your question before or during the presentation. You can view details and sign-up here:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/webinar/video-qa-about-prostate-cancer/.
I'd also like to introduce you to some members talking about prostate cancer on Connect. Please meet @donnelson @flor @BuckyFestoon @giddyup1 @morris @rinron @BuckyFestoon @ronoir.
And, you may wish to read this past discussion, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prostate-cancer/, where members have also shared their experiences with prostate cancer and removal of prostate.

@markbenson, may I ask if you would share why you chose to have your prostate removed rather than undergo radiation therapy?

I decided on surgery because I have seen so many friends and family suffer from radiation therapy and it often was not effective. I would rather have surgery than deal with chemo

Does anyone know of someone that has had prostrate cancer aggressive one at gleason score 9 that was confined to prostrate that has taken both brachytherapy the seed implants as well as external beam radiation about 6 weeks. I can not find anyone to talk to about this as I can not find anyone that went through both. Does anyone no of someone that I can connect with? Thanks Gordon

Anybody having anything good to say about the options

Hi @krv123, welcome to Connect.
I moved your message to an existing discussion about prostate cancer treatment options. Click VIEW & REPLY in the email notice to read through the discussion and meet members and the choices they made. You may also be interested in reviewing and joining in these discussions
- Prostate cancer treated with Leuprolide https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prostate-ancer-treated-with-leuprolide/
- Why did you choose brachytherapy for prostate cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/why-did-you-choose-brachytherapy-for-prostate-cancer/
- Video Q&A about Prostate Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/webinar/video-qa-about-prostate-cancer/
- Prostate cancer treatment: stereotactic body radiation therapy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prostate-cancer-treatment/

Krv123, what treatment options are you considering?

Hi @markbenson
It's been a while since we heard from you. How are you?

Looking for anyone who has or has information regarding small cell prostate cancer as I do. Thanks

Hello @dlc2cg5. Welcome to the group. You will notice that I moved your search on prostate cancer to a group discussion already taking place. I think you will find helpful information within this thread. Please feel free to ask questions to members by using the reply button. Directly above your post is a post from our community director, Colleen. You may be interested in viewing the Video Q&A.

How long has it been since you were diagnosed?

I got the good news about 6 weeks ago and two go rounds of chemo now.