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The decision I have to make is tearing me up

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 22 3:21pm | Replies (37)

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Im in the same situation as you. Im 57 yrs old, and I too have a gleason score of 7 (3+4). I was on testosterone for over 10yrs, and my blood test srated to show my PSA was doubling within a 8 month time period. I have a 10mm lesion they found on the MRI, and the biopsy also came back with two of the samples positive. I actually go to the doctor this Wednesday to get my decipher test result. Ive read so much material, read so many stories on this site, and it will make your head spin. Before I was diagnosed, I was for sure I was going to do radiation, but after hearing if it comes back at a later time, then surgery is almost out of the question, so im really leaning to just have it removed, and hopefully cancer free. Its in the very early stages, and it has not spread anywhere else, so i can also go one active surveillance, but then I know its still in my body. Do whats right for you my brother, but stay strong, your in a good spot, and the people in this forum are very educated, and has helped a lot of people going through the same thing.

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@mpersonne greatly appreciate your words. After getting alot of input I am hoping it is contained and able to try observation if possible and find me a excellent surgeon before I
do it.
Also just kicked around getting rid of it totally hopefully and start low therapy?
Really alot to think about but hope everything works out for you as well.