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Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jan 7 7:12am | Replies (38)Comment receiving replies
It appears you made appropriate decisions and I hope you reap benefits from the treatment you’re receiving. It sounds like you already have. My concern about overtreatment would be generally at an earlier stage when a diagnosis of Gleason 7 (3+4) favorable is made. That seems to be the level that’s unclear as to treatment or surveillance. Many people at that stage do opt for treatment, even RP, because they don’t like the idea of having any cancer in their body. If that’s their preference, then I’m all for them doing it. It’s very much an individual decision in cooperation with one’s urologist and oncologist. Wishing you much success on your journey.
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I completely agree with your comments. Every individual is unique in their level of risk acceptance and in their desire to obtain information regarding possible treatment options of their particular PCa situation.
I was also diagnosed with 3+3 and very low level 3+4 PCa, in mid-October.
I am still in the initial stages of my first response…confirm…confirm…confirm.
I’m awaiting the report of a 2nd opinion, regarding the pathology of the biopsy, and a Decipher score.
While waiting, I’ve started what I call an “aggressive active surveillance” program.
I immediately began a PCa targeted plant based diet and doubled my exercise routine, upto 180 minutes/week of vigorous/moderate heart rate activities.
These changes have caused me to lose 15lbs in two months and have already provided significant beneficial side effects (no more shoulder inflammation pain, lowest cholesterol and Cholesterol/HDL levels in 38 years and no need for the CPAP machine I have used for 17 years.
The best thing is that I enjoy my new diet/exercise regiment and plan to make it a permanent lifestyle change, regardless of what I may decide regarding future PCa treatments.
I am also investigating Integrative Oncology and will definitely pursue an individualized integrative medicine approach; should my “aggressive active surveillance” require additional action.