I've been diagnosed T2 prostate cancer, relatively young I think, I'm currently 59. Left anterior Gleason 4+3 5/5 cores 80% with pni. Left mid 3+4 4/4 cores 90%. Left posterior 3+4 4/4 cores 75% with pni. I think this puts me in CPG 3 according to the Macmillan booklet I was given.
A prostatectomy has been recommended subject to the results of the CT scan and NM bone scan I had last week.
Anyone out there with advice on whether to go with the op or the radiotherapy ( which so far doesn't seem to be part of the plan)?
Hi Lemmy RIP and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is actually divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our dedicated Prostate support group. This will be a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group please click on the link below
…… then once the group page opens click in the [Black - Click to Join - Banner] that appears at the bottom of the page and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
When you are ready……. you can introduce yourself by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [ + ] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
You may find it helpful to call the Macmillan Support Line open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow 3 working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
Hello Lemmy RIP
Well I can see you have taken the great advice from Mike (Thehighlander) and joined The Prostate forum - that's the first step.
I assume you have been reading the various forums - why don't you introduce yourself to the Prostate Community in the "New here - Say Hello section" - We are are great crew and as eddiel said in his post there's some great advice to be had on the $64000 dollar question.
Come on in and join us!!
Best wishes - Brian.
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