Is permanent seed brachytherapy suitable for a very active 71 year old.
PSA at diagnosis 7.2
Gleason score: (3+4) = 7
Grade 2
T stage: T2c
Is permanent seed brachytherapy suitable for a very active 71 year old.
PSA at diagnosis 7.2
Gleason score: (3+4) = 7
Grade 2
T stage: T2c
Hello Norfolk Runner
Welcome to the Online Community. I hope you are finding it a helpful and supportive environment. My name is Rae and I am one of the cancer information nurses.
As a nurse at Macmillan, we can give general information, advice and support. This is because we are not directly involved with your care and do not have access to your medical records. Therefore you should talk to your oncologist about whether permanent seed brachytherapy will be a suitable treatment for yourself.
Prostate Cancer UK has information about treatments for prostate cancer, including a fact sheet about permanent seed brachytherapy and who it is suitable for.
You may find it helpful to ask your healthcare team questions regarding treatment and take some time when making treatment decisions.
Being faced with a cancer diagnosis and treatment means that you can be faced with many emotions. It is helpful to talk these over with family and friends. Often support through talking to other people affected can help, either through the Prostate Cancer Forum and reaching out for support through support groups.
Best wishes
Rae, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.
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