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Second opinion given my diagnostic?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 21 3:45pm | Replies (17)

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Welcome and so sorry you had to find your way here. There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting a second opinion. I was diagnosed in May and already had a history with a group of doctors due to my wife's cancer some years ago. I placed a call and my records were reviewed. My wife's oncologist told me that if he ever had a diagnosis that looked like mine, he would call my doctor for treatment. That was good enough for me. I never had to make a decision about surgery since the nature of my disease eliminated me as a candidate, but I have always felt I was doing the right thing because of that second look. Please let us know how your appointment went. Best wishes.

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By all means seek a second opinion from a center for excellence. You are young for this disease and your quality of life matters because you likely have years to live with your choices. Lately those with cancer contained within the gland have choices other than gland removal. The Tulsa procedure might be applicable to your case. You won’t lose urinary continence and may retain sexual function. My case started with an urology surgeon who promoted removal and non-nerve sparing at that. I struggle with urine leakage and sexual function is but a fond memory. Don t rush and do your research this is your life.