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Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Mar 22 4:34pm | Replies (31)

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@tmestanas91

@jeffmarc the rectum issue never came up at NYU Langone ( I met with Dr Zelefsky who might be tops in the field) The R/O at Mayo Jax Dr May didn’t mention or The Cleveland clinic team in FL. Only the UMiami Health surgeon said something. I just had a call with Cleveland Clinic and they said they didn’t see it as an issue but they also restated that taking ADT for 4 months will shrink the tumor. My wife says take ADT and delay surgery. I feel if the NYU surgeon Dr Taneja can get me good margins I should stick with surgery 3/26th.

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Taking ADT will essentially stop your cancer from growing. It will also allow it to shrink. If you’re going to have surgery next to the rectum think of the drawbacks if something goes wrong.

I think your wife has the right idea. This is a long journey not a 50 yard dash.