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47 years old with newly diagnosed Gleason 7 (4+3)
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DEFINITELY need a second opinion from a Proton Treatment center! The non-Proton people say that the results are no better than Proton Therapy, but the data is still young, and in my humble opinion I don't think the lasting side effects are counted very accurately. Plenty of data about survival rates and such. Lots of guy just "want the cancer out" and I understand that.
My son's girlfriend's Dad had a Prostatectomy 8 or so years ago. He still wears diapers and pullups all the time. Another friend that had Robotic Prostatectomy 2 years ago - had a pretty good result, but still has to wear a pad in his underwear.
Good luck on your journey.
And welcome to the club none of us wanted to belong to !
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@tjmayo I believe you did Proton Therapy with a testosterone reducing drug. I’m 58 newly diagnosed 4-3s and 3-4s Gleason 7. Urologist is a radical prostate removal professional. I have read much on Proton and its benefits over photon. Without getting into all the other details, what has been your experience. Would you recommend. While I worry about the cancer, it’s the quality of life that seems to weigh on me more. Wearing diapers, incogotence, Ed. Etc. just wanted an opinion