Hi all.
I was only recently diagnosed at 53 yrs old and am still in shock.
PSA 6 and Gleason 3+4.
Lots of appointments with all options to consider.
Surgery
Radiotherapy
Active surveillance
Have read so much info and listened to all potential side effects but still feel young and full of life. Worried about family at present.
Any thoughts welcome although I appreciate everyone is different.
Thanks
3+4 has so much variation. It can be almost liw risk if pattern 4 is low less than 10%. With no other risk factors like cribriform or risk of being stage T3.
I think you should take your time. The diagnosis creates a sense of urgency and must act now mentality. You could be years away from needing to make radical treatment decisions.
Try to get as much information as you can about your diagnosis. It can help others if you add details to your bio on here. You can also click on names and see if they have documented their journey.
The first few weeks will be stressful, but be assured you don’t need to rush in most cases of 3+4
Stay positive your diagnosis shows things have been caught early and the cancer is not aggressive.
You should be able to have a wide choice of treatments and get back to a normal life with every chance of a cure.
The word cancer is scary but prostate cancer is slow growing and there are many very effective treatments available.
Your main problem will be determining the best treatment pathway for your personal circumstances and disease.
Best of luck Rob (Sandberg)
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