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Prostatectomy or Radiation? Lot of stress over which to choose
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I agree with westphillyguy215. I did not want to deal with the after-effects of RP. I am 68, so wanted the shorter recovery time. My urologist also cited the studies on recurrence essentially being the same between SBRT and RP, but my Decipher score was also low risk for reoccurence. I am 32 days post last treatment and pretty much back to normal. Will have my next PSA in February so praying for good news.
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"I did not want to deal with the after-effects of [RALP]."
WHAT after-effects? I had ZERO pain, & no incontinence. I had ED, but that was because I chose "non-nerve-sparing" as a surgical option.
"I am 68, so wanted the shorter recovery time."
WHAT recovery time (I was 75)? I drove the day after, & walked my usual two miles a day later. At the ten day mark, my catheter & drain tubes were removed without incident.
Everyone's experience is different. My best friend didn't want any more children, but refused a vasectomy because he "didn't want to be under the knife." It's a local procedure! (His wife did her procedure as a result.) I know several men that are fearful of ANY surgery. Women, not so much.
I know some here will think I am a broken record on this issue, but this is not 1925. In fact, it is not even 2010. Both the surgical & radiation options are much better than 15 years ago. And that last sentence will be true again in another 15 years!