Hi Carla,

Thank you so much for your response and education. My SO’s nerve bundles were spared as well. We followed our instinct and went ahead with the RP. Our surgeon told us he could choose to remain in wait and watch. We strongly felt otherwise. We weighed radiation and surgery very carefully and had consults regarding both. In the results, that were different than we expected, I’m glad we did the removal as first line treatment. I think surprise pathology is important to be aware of, particularly in our case and yours.

Today his catheter comes out so that is certainly a ray of sunshine for him!

I’m very sorry about your husband’s reoccurrence. How long ago was his radiation and how is his health now?

We will see what his first PSA test looks like postoperative. What was your experience with PSA after surgery leading up to radiation and what is it now? There shouldn’t be any now, correct?

Thanks again for your kindness and openness.

Di