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Just found out I have prostate cancer...
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 6, 2023 | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
I have seen studies that show almost no difference in life expectancy of 15 years for prostate cancer if you do nothing, have an RP, or radiation. If you are 74 and get 15 years that puts you at 89. Almost sounds like you are looking forward to living in a nursing home. I went with the radiation because I am your age but looking at the obits we are still older than many in the news that are dead way younger than us. I say all the time that no one gets off this rock alive. Good luck and as Spock said "Live long and prosper".
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The difference between your situation and mine, is you're 74, i just turned 51, so hearing i've got 15 years left (potentially - i know) sucks. Choosing to do nothing is scary, especially for my wife, but to me the risk of major side effects sounds way worse than planning to deal with it if it becomes worse.
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Best wishes with your treatment! I agree with you. Make the call with which you are most comfortable and that is medically reasonable, then live your life. Three months post RLP I am basically fully continent and have had no other side effects. I feel blessed!
I had a parent die in a nursing home at 95. Even with a private sitter for years, before and during the nursing home confinement, I wouldn’t wish those final years on any family. Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die.
I’m headed to my farm today to spray some weeds, pressure wash my cabin, and continue prep to burn some planted pines. Feeling fortunate for the life God has given me so far and ready to live more of it! Best to you!