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Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Dec 17, 2023 | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your response. I started looking at the radiation treatments, Photon, Proton Beam, those types. Just not looking forward to the surgery. However I have come to realize there is a more associated with radiation treatment than merely radiation. Hormone treatments in some cases, potential side effects that don't show up for months or years. I'm still waiting on my scans. Then will make a decision. A lot of you guys are going with the surgery. I may as well. It's a tough call. Thanks !
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The surgery really is not as bad as some make it out to be. Post surgery, minimal surgical pain. The worst part related to referred shoulder pain and that darn catheter. After a week, both were gone. I delayed a knee surgery in order to have my RP as soon as possibly. Had this surgery 6 weeks post RP. FYI - A key for my recovery was getting a lot of sleep. I slept 11-12 hours every night. It takes a while for the ED to wear off and for me, about a month for continence (this will depend on age and condition you are in).
Nobody can say if the surgery will go well, but with a center of excellence and a great surgeon, odds are greatly in your favor.
Good luck with your decision,
Jim
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I had the surgery in Aug of 22. Never had been in surgery before. Gleason 4 + 3 before and after surgery. No pain after surgery other than some slight shoulder pain. No big deal at all. I was 60 at time of surgery. No BCR to date and hopefully will stay that way. Praying for the best. My advice is to get an experienced surgeon with RALP. My surgeon performs 3 a week and has performed over a 1000 in total. Good luck with all. I know it's overwhelming at times but try to stay the course and make the best decision you can based on your case specifics. But I was never in any discomfort after the surgery if that helps.