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Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jul 20 10:32pm | Replies (97)

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Sir, does this mean that you had surgery about a year after your biopsy? Asking because my Husband has to wait 6 months for surgery. Thanks!

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No, my surgery was six months after biopsy. There was a long delay partly because I had to get up the courage to even have the biopsy. Like most guys I was a babe in the woods on all things prostate. I was stunend when I found out how they do the biopsy. You're going to take 12 needles and put them where?!

Then there was the big decision between radiation vs surgery and then about 3 months for the next available surgery date. I had requested to be put on a cancellation list and within a few weeks there was a cancellation!

By the way, it has now been 14 months since surgery and I still feel that for me, surgery was the right decision. My PSA has remained undetectable at 0.006, stable at 1 pad per day and ED that I can live with.
Overcoming fear was the hardest thing and my wife, was soooo helpful and patient. Best wishes to you and your husband for your successful outcome. You can do this!