@casd57 well, if no cancer, look for other options. My husband only had his prostate removed because he had cancer. + the surgeon severed his colon during the surgery & has had a whole lotta problems ever since. He had to have a ostomy bag for 6 months because of the surgeon’s “error”. No lawyer would take his case, which proves that “they” are untouchable. Now he’s miserable, going through random pain in his abdomen & urethra. He has to wear “diapers” often. & his quality of life has been disrupted. That surgeon said, right before the surgery, “I’ve been doing this for years & I’ve Never had Any problems.” I guess my husband was his First problem. He severely damaged him. So, seek second & third opinions before going through surgery, if you’re going that route.