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wezpop

HI,

I'm 58, diagnosed with T2c poss T3a back in Apr this year, MDT are airing on the worst case, Gleason 4+3, I was given 3 choices of treatment Open, Robotic or RT. 

I have got it down to Robotic or RT, I am already on HT, been on it for about 3-4 weeks.

Just asking has anyone had surgery only and been successful or likewise with RT.  It appears that most of the bloggs I have read, once you have had radical prosectomy it is likely that you will have to have salvage RT?. 


Many people have told me that that the 2 bites of the cherry is the best option, surgery and a RT fall back option, however, my Onc suggested that one bite would be sufficient and RT alongside HT would be the way.


Would be interested to hear if anyone has had a successful single treatment.


Many thanks.


Mark 

Anonymous

  • Sorry my Onc suggested that RT would do it alone alongside HT.

    Cheers.

    Mark

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi ???,

    I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but glad to see you're researching all of your treatment options.

    I can see from your profile that you're a member of our ??? group - you might want to post your questions in there, as you'll be able to talk to other members going through similar treatments.

    To start a new discussion in the Prostate group, click this link through to the group. At the top of the page, underneath the group name, click 'Start a discussion', and you'll be directed to a blank text box. Type in and post your discussion, and other members will start to reply with stories of their own experiences.

    We also have a group of nurses you can post questions to in Ask a nurse (Forum), and a radiographer available to answer queries in ???. Please do take a look and send them your questions if you'd like some medical advice.

    Also, don't forget about the Macmillan support line (freephone 0808 808 0000, M-F, 9am-8pm) if you'd ever like to speak to someone directly.

    I hope this helps, and best wishes with your treatment.

    Jazmine
    Online Community Officer

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