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Just diagnosed, intermediate risk: Not sure which direction to go

Posted by douglasmayo @douglasmayo, Jan 2 2:48pm

I am 62 and in very good shape. After a contrast MRI showed two lesions I had a biopsy. I am a Gleason 3 -3 and my psa is 8.5. My decipher score is .52 - Intermediate risk. Not sure which direction to go - Dr is tellling me surgery as the Decipher is higher than he likes. Anyone start around here?

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surveyr | @surveyr | Jan 7 8:01am

Totally agree more men need to know that surgery complications are tough to deal with, just try to let your body fight it off before rushing to surgery like I did to just get it out. Aka Risk vs Reward for me the risks far outweigh the rewards

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crusader76 | @crusader76 | Jan 8 9:47am

Before you make a decision, consult with a Radiation Oncologist. I had SBRT (5 sessions) radiation in October. So far, so good.

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douglasmayo | @douglasmayo | Jan 8 1:36pm
In reply to @crusader76 "Before you make a decision, consult with a Radiation Oncologist. I had SBRT (5 sessions) radiation..." + (show)
@crusader76

Before you make a decision, consult with a Radiation Oncologist. I had SBRT (5 sessions) radiation in October. So far, so good.

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Many thanks - I will!

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