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Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 24, 2023 | Replies (52)Comment receiving replies
I'm 59, and just had Radical Prostatectomy surgery 4 months ago. The cancer was removed and everything is clean after my 3 month check up as well. I too had 3+4=7 on 1 core out of 14. Wishing you the best! I'm sure you've been told this, but be prepared to wear pads for sometime afterwards. I am down to 1 daily now. But glad that I had the surgery.
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Van I to am 59 had 3+4=7 and surgery June 12 this year. 0 PSA so far with another check next week, same results I hope. I use 1 to two lightest pads a day. 97% of leaks is after peeing just hard to stop drip drip drip. If you would not mind sharing I am curious where you are as far as ED. I use pills and pump and 95% of time successfully inter course is achieved. Have had 4 successful inter course without pump. Starting Trimix this week, just arrived today. Had good result in doctors office. Thank you and wishing all happy healthy days. Jason
Radiation can also cause you to need pads for a while if it damages the bottom of your bladder. That can happen even with modern techniques like SBRT.
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Glad to hear you’re doing well. I’m prepared to wear pads. And also the catheter for a week.My doctor puts a lot of emphasis on Kegel exercises. I do them religiously throughout the day, everyday. Hoping it makes a difference. Thanks for the response!