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Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 19 10:23am | Replies (57)Comment receiving replies
@vancouverislandhiker
What a great post. It is so uplifting to read. I did not have surgery just radiation. The information you provided of your journey is very valuable and uplifting.
I have found over time from the posts that not catching all the cancer cells in the removal of prostate is something regrettfully I read over and over. Regardless of whether you chose surgery or radiation I think the PSMA test should be standard to help rule out if the cancer has spread outside the prostate.
I echo your comment on exercise. I did get some fatique but ignored it and kept up my exercise routine with exception of bike riding. It helped me physcially but even more mentally dealing with axniety and stress.
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JC Sir , thanks for your kindness . You made my day ! Yes when rotates are removed cells stick to the bladder at times , and that produces PSA , often from non cancerous cells too ! Hence usually the Salvage radiation to clean up cells . Although my dad had PC , I thought I would dodge the bullet , but no luck that way . What I do have is all this fabulous Cancer technology around me .
Yes , PSA should a standard for all men . 100% . Here is Canada the government is trying to make it "optional unless displaying urological issues " , to save money . We all know this is wrong ! We have our troubles at times in Canada ! HA!!
I agree , exercise and fresh air is important to healing body and mind . I take a sauna after too ! Wonderful ! I am hiking with my best friends ( my dogs) up Bevan Coal Mountain today ...me and the dogs love it - im sure this is how we bonded! My wife ( wonderful women ) always wants to come too , she even wants to carry the large pack sac ( all 105 lbs of her ) . I tell you she is a small lady with a huge heart and drive ! I was truly blessed to me such a women . JC , keep in touch . May God follow you ! James on Vancouver Island .
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I'm an avid cyclist and found bike riding, even three months after radiation, is still somewhat uncomfortable. I bought bicycling underwear AND wear bicycling shorts. This combo has helped tremendously and I can cycle again without discomfort. I've also been sticking to paved biking trails and avoiding dirt trails for now but it's really been good for my spirit to get out on the bike now that fall is here. If you're not biking because of discomfort, look into the underwear it might do the trick for you.