Hi everyone - i was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few months ago - i have started hormone therapy. I need to decide between surgery or radiotherapy. I have factor 7 deficiency and also I may need an intervention on my foot. Plus I have heard that post surgery i will need a catheter - hence i'm leaning towards radiotherapy but have been informed surgery is more thorough and accurate not to mention the 1% risk of cancer from radiotherapy - thoughts please?
Hello Daniel
A warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although I am so sorry to find you joining us. I am Brian one of the Community-champions here on the online Community and indeed I am in the 4th year of my personal prostate cancer journey.
I see you have already joined the Prostate Group and I would advise you to copy and paste your post above in the "New Here - Say Hello" section on "our" group - I can assure you of plenty of great advice.
I look forward to speaking to you again on the Prostate Group,
Best wishes - Brian.

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