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@miggie
He should get an Hereditary, genetic test. Getting prostate cancer at that age can frequently be due to a genetic problem. I got it at 62 and it was because of the fact that I have BRCA2 a genetic problem.

That’s pretty low level prostate cancer. We need to find out what percentage of four there was in that one core That had a 3+4. If it was below 10%, then he could definitely go on active surveillance. Have the doctors talked to you about that?

Not sure if you didn’t post this somewhere else since there was another message where somebody had a .29 decipher score and was asking about what to do.

Here are some videos that discuss going on active surveillance with similar situations to what you have talked about. The last one probably would be the most relevant.

Here is a video with Dr. Laurence Klotz, one of the experts on active surveillance. He can give you answers as to why you would or would not be a good candidate for active surveillance.


Here is a video by Dr. Epstein discussing active surveillance and more

Excellent Fred Hutch doctor video: Dr. Claire de la Calle

Active Surveillance for Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer w/ Dr. Claire de la Calle | Ep. 288

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@jeffmarc
Jeff the Carcinoma is approximately 20% that is the 3+4. A 3+3 is 10%, Another area is 3+3 is 5% and another is 3+3 is 20%. I talked to him about the Genetic Testing. The Dr. says that his prostate is not enlarged. That was probably me that posted about the Decipher Score of 0.29. I am a newbie to Mayo Connect so I so appreciate everyone's kindness and support. I will watch the videos. I am just a friend that he has trusted sharing this diagnosis with.