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Yes, please do not wait - that was mistake in our case. We we told "no rush, no rush , no rush " - exactly those words and 3 times by the surgeon !!! We were advised to wait and have discussion with radiologist and even focal treatment specialist. Radiation oncologist had app. in end of May and focal guy end of August. We dismissed that focal option for couple of reasons and did not want to wait till September for surgery 😵💫. Thanks god we had surgery now in August and we wish we did it in May when 2 slots were available and did not wait for recommended consultations. This is last time I trust any doctor- period. BUT it is what it is now - yes , gleaosn went to 4+5 (it was 4+3 in March) and not only that, cancer tried to get out of the capsule and they found focal EPE in one spot😡. Now my husband is not T2 but stage 3 cancer. Take that gland out ASAP , if you ask me and I wish you the best of luck in every possible way 🍀 !!!
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I understand your frustration, but I honestly think that the cancer was already 4+5 when you took the biopsy. Many cancers change the Gleason grade in the pathology, either up or down. The reason being that a 12 or 14 core Biopsy is simply too small a sample to hold much statistical power, hence is prone to errors. It’s like the BLS conducting its job market report based on 12 households surveyed.
Hi Surftohealth
Did I miss something? Did you husbands path report come back and some of the cancer remains?
I am thinking about you two
Ed
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Thank you so much for replying in detail. We are also being told that waiting wont change anything, but i do not believe it. We were also told that 30% of the time the cancer would be upgraded and that may not be because it has grown/spread but may be because the initial biopsy before surgery didnt get everyything there was. Just dont know what to do. We live in Canada and hence have no option but to wait 2 more months. Your posts have been very helpful and you have been a role model! Wishing you guys the best of luck for the future!