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Prostatectomy or Radiation?

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It sounds like you made an informed decision after much research and I suspect discussions with doctors. I did the same in this year and had my surgery in October. While I did the research and agreed with the doc, I was still nervous before the surgery. It is natural to be concerned and to even question your choices. My Gleason was higher, 10, and I am 62. Post-op pathology confirmed high risk for spread. I believe I made the right decision and am working through the post-surgery issues- all of which were detailed in my research. All of the options have their own set of issues. Good luck. Keep coming to this forum and talking through things here and with family and friends as you face and overcome all these challenges that we all here faced and met as life goes on.

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@davederousseau ...Hello..thanks for sharing your story. I'm just getting cold feet. I've just read so many different things on so many different sites. I just don't know if my situation really needs surgery. Thank you for sharing.

@davederousseau Did you have any great issue with urinary side effects after surgery? I worry that I may be in the 5% that experience this as a more longer term issue.