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Joe,
I have two friends with Gleason 3/3 they've had for close to 10 years and are under active surveillance. Close watch of their PSA and an MRI every couple years is their "treatment." According to their doctors, they may never need additional treatment. I had similar for 2 years, but when my PSA rose, the doc found something suspicious in a digital rectal exam, then the biopsy showed a 3/4 Gleason. That's when they said I needed treatment so had a prostatectomy (3 years later). PSA still at zero and no complaints
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Wow, 3+4 and they recommended removal. My first urologist said I could get seeds, removal, or leave it. The second and third opinions from the urologists said removal was the equivalent to hitting the tumor with a sledge hammer, not needed.
I know most continence issues don’t show until in 80s. How did surgery impact erections and continence?
That's good for some. I don't want those cancer cells lingering. And, bone cancer is not how I want to exit the planet.
Your friends on AS with Gleason 3 + 3 How many Biopsy cores were positive out of how many taken ?
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Hi Richard,
My PSA just went up from 4.3 to 6.4 (first time ever above 4.3), so I think I may be in the same situation as you. Waiting to see the doctor again. Can I ask.... was the prostatectomy done with robotic assistance? Any side effects that lingered for more than a few weeks?
Thanks
Joe