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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jul 10 5:02pm | Replies (20)

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I don’t think you Included all of the biopsy, It’s possible there was something more important. You have a very low chance of cancer here. You only have 5% of 4 in one core. These days, many doctors would recommend active surveillance. I have some videos from two different doctors discussing it and they would probably interest you if you want to see them just reply back.

Now for your urinary issues, Have they put you on antibiotic? If you have BPH that’s what they do to shrink the prostate and resolve some of the issues, Other people have said they had to do in these forums. Have they talked to you about doing a Turp? That might resolve your problem peeing. Maybe you’d prefer having a prostatectomy, I’m pretty sure you can still get an erection after a Turp, Which would be a big advantage.

They can scope your bladder after you pee. They just put this thing against your stomach and they have your bladder on the scope. My urologist did that with me to see if I was evacuating completely.

Well, these are just a bunch of things to think about And be aware of when you talk to your doctor and get treatment options. Your doctor has a lot more information than I do about your system.

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Thanks for your reply. Yes I would like to see those videos.

Yes I have tried antibiotics for BPH and it did nothing. Ive had BPH for years before I was ever diagnosed with prostate cancer. I had a test that shows I am not fully emptying my bladder years ago. My prostate is steadily growing and interfering with urination, its 2-3 times the size it should be. I briefly discussed the TURP procedure with my doctor a week ago. What bothers me about doing that is it still leaves the confirmed cancer cells in place to multiply over time.

My thought is why not get rid of both problems at the same time, and hopefully be done with it. Instead of jacking around with it every year for years hoping it doesn't get worse.

When it comes to erections I have had a penile implant for 2-3 years now so that wont be an issue.

I also have read in some of these forums where guys with the same 3+4=7 Gleason score as I where the cancer had already metastasized outside of the gland and that wasn't observed until after removal.

Thanks again for your reply!