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Survivor5280: (I posted a reply to an earlier message string you started and that posting summarizes my journey with PC, and I won't repeat that information. I just wanted to add the following) -
When I received the unexpected pathology report on my biopsy I very quickly realized that there were two paths available to me at that point: do nothing - and probably have a considerable shortened life span, or treat the cancer. The particulars in my case led multiple doctors to recommend surgery.
It was daunting to think about the 'what might be's' after surgery, but it was also very sobering to think about what would be ahead if I didn't do anything. For me this fundamental realization - that I really had no practical choice other than to go ahead with the surgery - made it easier to come to grips with the unknowns that lay ahead.
I wish you all the best as you move through these next weeks. As others have offered, I would be happy to communicate via PM.
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I came to the same realization that all the moaning and groaning didn't change the fact that it's got to come out. Unlike you, though, despite that I'm very sad at what I may stand to lose. I realize the lack of logic in that because I could be just fine, but I also know I'm losing half my nerve bundles and it's hard to just ignore what may come to pass.
In a few months, when this is done and behind me I may have a very similar take as you do, but it's tough to come to grips at this very moment.
Thank you for sharing with me.