The amount of information about prostrate cancer can be overwhelming. It is why you need a good "patient first" urologist and primary care physician. But don't forget to get second opinions and read information available on medical facilities web sites. Mayo, Cleveland Clinic, John Hopkins, NIH, American Cancer Society, etc.

Comment on PSA. It really is a simple test to monitor but you really need a knowledgeable and current awarness physician when using it. When my prostrate cancer was diagnosed I was 3.75 which in UNDER the normal range for prostrate levels. However my PCP did not like the rising PSA levels each time we took it and referred me to a urologist. MRI revealed suspicious areas and biopsie confirmed cancer. But caught at a very early stage.

So use a PCP and uroligist that look at everything and recent medical information on prostrate cancer. If you don't have one or one that is not "patient first" or have the latest knowledge of treatments get second opinions and third opinions. You should never have a medical provider who is offended by seeking second opinions. In fact should recommend it.

I changed treatment provider because they did not offer proton radiation like anohter provider did. I did so with consultation with my PCP, reading medical information, getting feedback from other major medical providers, and then made a personal decision. If you are not informed and knoledgeable of your cancer and treatments available you need to be.