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52 years old BRCA 2 positive with a gleason 6 score
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Thanks so much for this info. I put in a request to see if I can speak to Dr. Klotz. In this video he clearly makes mention of BRCA and how he personally feels AS is not the preferred route in lieu of treatment for this mutation. I'm hoping for more direct clarity as I must assume he's in talks with the head Dr that's involved in this MRI and Biopsy trial.
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@rnr Another site HealthUnlocked -- similar to this site .
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@rnr 1st Sunnybrook is an excellent Cancer Research & Treatment Hospital and highly respected worldwide , and every bit as good as Princess Margaret . I know many of the Urologists and Oncologists at both hospitals . They partner and closely consult together to perform Biopsies and perform Focal Treatments at several Toronto area Clinics .
You are in panic mode as most newly diagnosed patients are -- it's a kick in the gut to hear you have cancer . As we all learned on this and other forums , plus educating ourselves via Dr. Patrick Walsh's book - " Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer Ediition 5 " , ( the best money you will ever spend ) to be our own best advocate . " DON'T MAKE A KNEE JERK TREATMENT DECISION YOU MAY REGRET THE REST OF YOUR LIFE " . You are not going to die tomorrow , you probably had this cancer for 10 or more years . Patients have been on active surveillance for years - many never requiring treatment . Prostate cancer is SLOW GROWING and as the experts say . If you are going to get cancer -- Get prostate cancer , it is the most curable .
NEXT : Remember . Your Urologist will want to perform surgery . It's in his job description .
A Radiation Oncologist will want to radiate . It's in his job description . There are numerous other successful Focal Therapy options out there. I have 4 Cores Gleason 6 and 2 Cores Gleason 3 + 4 = 7 . and am on Active Surveillance . i.e. Regular PSSA Tests , Bone & CT Scan to check for metastasis , plus MRI and depending on the findings another Transperineal MRI Fusion Biopsy .
Have you had a Bone & CT Scan ?
Have you requested a 2nd or 3rd opinion of your Biopsy Pathology results to confirm your Gleason scores ?
How many cores were taken during your Biopsy ?
At this juncture continue with AS as recommended by your Oncololist - regular , every 3 months PSA etc . You will settle down as you educate yourself and commit to being " YOUR OWN BEST HEALTH ADVOCATE " and don't be shy about getting " GETTING PROFESSIONAL 2ND OPINIONS " It is highly recommended .
You may wish to follow Dr. Mark Scholz on his U-TUBE Videos Re: Various prostate cancer issues .
Good luck .
p.s. You may wish to contact me privately and we can communicate further .