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Diagnosed with prostate cancer recently.

Posted by myboo2u @myboo2u, 1 day ago

Hi. My partner was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.
He will be having surgery in about a month. Does anyone know about cribriform morphology-in a portion of the prostate, found on the MRI?
I know it's not a good thing but I don't know how concerning this is. Any info would be appreciated.

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myboo2u | @myboo2u | 4 hours ago
In reply to @charlesprestridge "@myboo2u Lots to learn. 3.5 cm is a large lesion. I have not had treatment and..." + (show)
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@myboo2u

Lots to learn. 3.5 cm is a large lesion.

I have not had treatment and working thru all the information myself.

My thoughts:

1. Make sure you are working with a Center of Excellence or a Facility that specializes in Cancer. There are always some great Doctors at General Hospitals, but those that just deal with Cancer are preferred.

2. You will want to also be consulting with a radiation oncologist, along with a surgeon.

3. 2nd opinions are so valuable.

4. Do not wait for someone to make a referral or next appointment. Call different Centers and ask for appointments for 2nd opinions, etc..

5. After my initial biopsy results, I started asking friends and friends of friends who they recommended (Doctors). Then I called and asked to see those Doctors. It turned out to be very easy process. It is not always the case, but calling and asking can start the process.

Best Wishes.

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@charlesprestridge
Thank you.
I appreciate your advice and kind words.
I hope that you find your path to healing.

Melinda

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