That’s so unfortunate that your options are so limited - I mistakenly thought that Australia would be brimming with specialists. Do they practice socialized or government sponsored health care? If so there are always private doctors who cater to those who desire a higher standard of care - or at least a more attentive care provider.
I don’t know your financial situation so I can’t really give you a direction on this. I just know that sometimes paying out of pocket gets you a lot closer to what you need. Best of luck to you.
Phil
It took 4mths to get into this specialist. We live on an island called Tasmania. 550k ppl.
At the moment I'm considering my options. Can I afford to go to somewhere like Germany like a family member did who lives in Holland. Or just go to the mainland of Australia.
Next I'll be getting my results from the specialist here and sending for an second opinion
Cannot agree more emphatically with what jeffmarc has advised. Nowhere in your posts do you mention any kind of surgical consultation - you only question if it can be done afterwards.
You need to have all that info Jeff mentioned and THEN you have to sit down with a highly experienced surgeon and get the pros and cons.
I would also recommend a radiation consult from a DIFFERENT RO. The 3 week span seems odd- unless it is high intensity brachytherapy (seeds) followed by 5 sessions of SBRT; that could take a total of three weeks when weekends are factored in.
In any case, do NOT rush into anything….educate yourself, ask questions, come to this forum as well, and only then can your decision be made. Do not let any one DR. Tell you what to do, since most of the time they will steer you in the direction of their own specialty.
I am learning.
I'll try to find out the Gleason score.
I had a biopsy that I think gave me the T3b outcome.
I'm considering traveling overseas as the medical industry here seems swamped.
I am getting a lot of good advice here. It is starting to confirm my wondering if surgery is the best option for me.
Im also think if I stay in Tasmania I may not be able to find another specialist.
I am learning.
I'll try to find out the Gleason score.
I had a biopsy that I think gave me the T3b outcome.
I'm considering traveling overseas as the medical industry here seems swamped.
I am getting a lot of good advice here. It is starting to confirm my wondering if surgery is the best option for me.
Im also think if I stay in Tasmania I may not be able to find another specialist.
There are a lot of prostate cancer specialist in Australia. I’m not sure where they’re located but they have given talks at webinars and were very involved in getting Pluvicto approved. It is one place where you can get it a second set of 6 sessions without a problem.
Check the University of Auckland, One of the speakers, about DNA related issues, was a teacher there (Prof. Richard Mithen).. They may have a prostate cancer support team, or maybe they can give you more info about who to contact.
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Hi mate.
It took 4mths to get into this specialist. We live on an island called Tasmania. 550k ppl.
At the moment I'm considering my options. Can I afford to go to somewhere like Germany like a family member did who lives in Holland. Or just go to the mainland of Australia.
Next I'll be getting my results from the specialist here and sending for an second opinion
Still learning I could be wrong about the 3 weeks
If your insurance allows it, you can come to North America. Both USA and Canada have excellent prostate doctors.
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Check the University of Auckland, One of the speakers, about DNA related issues, was a teacher there (Prof. Richard Mithen).. They may have a prostate cancer support team, or maybe they can give you more info about who to contact.
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