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Diagnosed with prostate cancer recently.

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Hi,
Thank you for the information. I'm currently working on getting a second opinion on the biopsy. The gribriform morphology is scary-biopsy states approx 3.5 cm or 1.4 inches-lesion inside prostate-lower left & midline area.

My partner and I feel very in the dark, but with some of the responses that I have received here-which I greatly appreciate, I have started the process of looking for a doctor for at least an additional consult-even a Telemed would be helpful, and trying to get biopsy to the recommended lab.
I'm trying to post the biopsy results here. Hopefully, this will also help with additional insight.

Melinda

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charlesprestridge | @charlesprestridge | 6 hours ago

@myboo2u

Lots to learn. 3.5 cm is a large lesion.

I have not had treatment and working thru all the information myself.

My thoughts:

1. Make sure you are working with a Center of Excellence or a Facility that specializes in Cancer. There are always some great Doctors at General Hospitals, but those that just deal with Cancer are preferred.

2. You will want to also be consulting with a radiation oncologist, along with a surgeon.

3. 2nd opinions are so valuable.

4. Do not wait for someone to make a referral or next appointment. Call different Centers and ask for appointments for 2nd opinions, etc..

5. After my initial biopsy results, I started asking friends and friends of friends who they recommended (Doctors). Then I called and asked to see those Doctors. It turned out to be very easy process. It is not always the case, but calling and asking can start the process.

Best Wishes.

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