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Diagnosed today w/ PCa. Seeking feedback w/ treatment I think I want
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@marlon Thank you for your response. In all honesty, I have been banging the keyboard on my computer this evening with a vengeance. The more I look into this thing, the more I start to warm up to removal. But the whole catheter thing is not appealing but I guess I would need to deal with it. Hearing that you have no regrets is helpful so thank you.
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@thig350
The catheter's only for a week and then it's over. And it's not that bad.
@thig350 Just had surgery three days ago. The catheter is NOT a big deal. Is it annoying, sure. But, it's literally one week out of your life and then its gone. Do NOT base your decision on the whole catheter thing.... says the guy wearing one right now.
Also, don't obsess about catheter removal-not a big deal. I watched videos showing people getting them removed. Not a big deal.
I do admit to being freaked out learning about what they would do early on. Now, nah. Not a big deal. They put in when you are asleep. Removing it happens in a flash. Not a biggie.
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@thig350
Well, I am comfortable suggesting that the catheter post-op for 7 - 14 days is not the most important issue.
Surgery vs Radiation w/ ADT is a pretty big issue.
I, like Marlon, wanted the cancer removed and hopefully fully eradicated. Younger patients seem to do better with recovery and ED.
Salvage radiation has been a blessing as secondary treatment for many.
And, radiation is a good choice for many, if you go that route.
Best wishes