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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!
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Really disappointing to hear how you’ve not been able to resolve this BPH issue.
Since you have the implant you avoid the worst side effect of having surgery. The surgery itself is pretty easy. I guess in your Case you have no choice, radiation would probably not resolve your issue? Have you spoken to a radiation oncologist about this, I have no idea, but I would think about doing it, maybe if they destroy everything inside your prostate except the sphincter you won’t have problems.
You are left with one sphincter when you get your prostate removed, That’s why some people have incontinence problems After surgery.
I had a Gleason 3+4 after biopsy and 4+3 after surgery. It’s very common to have it change.
At this point, I can understand why you would want to get the surgery. I’m including these videos just because you asked.
Here is a video with Dr. Laurence Klotz, one of the experts on active surveillance. He can give you answers as to why you would or would not be a good candidate for active surveillance.
Here is a video by Dr. Epstein discussing active surveillance and more