Prostate cancer NOMO

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Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I am retired person of 70 years of age retired engineer construction been offered either Surgery or radiotherapy/Homeotherapy Although I have read the fact sheets, I still don’t know what to consider as a surgery or Radiotherapy

  • Hi S and welcome 

    There are two main points here regarding these two treatments. Both offer similar outcomes in terms of success rates 

    So, Radiotherapy easiest although u may have to put up with some HT for a few months as well depending on your stats.

    Main point with Radiotherapy is that if cancer returns then surgery not easy and may not be possible.

    Surgery is the other way round , u can have prostate removed and if cancer returns u can still have Radiotherapy.

    Main downside to surgery can potentially be ED and urinary issues but obviously not  everyone has them.

    So time in your side, see what others say as well.

    Best wishes 

    Steve