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Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 3 1:21pm | Replies (43)

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@retireditguy

My best piece of advice is go to a recognized "cancer center of excellence" if that's an option available to you. Google it and you'll easily find one. I did (Mayo Phoenix) and I was very happy I did. I felt the advice and care was outstanding. Also, I'd recommend Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer Paperback – October 3, 2023. It's on Amazon and it's the best $20 I ever spent. It really helped educate me on some key points in my decision making. In the end I felt at 70 with my family history and my numbers that surgery was the best option for me and that's what I did in late June 2024 at Mayo Phoenix. So far the results have exceeded my expectations but frankly time will tell. Best wishes.

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Thank you

I want to echo this advice from retireditguy. Dr. Walsh's book is a must-have for valuable information. I was diagnosed with aggressive Gleason 7 (T1c) at 53 (2.2 PSA) and I'm having surgery next week. My decision was based in part on my age and the increased risk of cancer recurrence in 20 years with radiation, I'm hopeful that I caught mine early enough to remove it all with surgery. But as you surely know, the side effects are scary. Educate yourself and get a few opinions. It sounds like you are on a solid track for success. Good luck!