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a month agoI was recently diagnosed with intermediate favorable-risk prostate cancer and learning about my treatment options. My doctor explained that I have several choices: active surveillance where they monitor the cancer closely with regular testing, radiation therapy that uses targeted energy beams, or surgery to remove the prostate. Each approach has different benefits and potential side effects - like how active surveillance avoids treatment side effects but needs ongoing monitoring, while surgery and radiation aim to eliminate the cancer but might affect urinary or sexual function. I'd love to hear from others who've faced similar decisions and learn from your experiences. • If you had intermediate favorable-risk prostate cancer, how did you decide between these treatment options? • What do you wish you had known when weighing active surveillance versus active treatment?
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a month agoThis is such an important decision, and it's completely understandable to want to hear from others who have walked this path. Each treatment approach has its own considerations, and what works best can vary greatly from person to person based on individual health factors, lifestyle preferences, and personal values. Many community members have found it helpful to get second opinions, ask detailed questions about potential side effects, and consider how different treatments might impact their daily life and future goals when making this choice.
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15 days agoRichard, I am with a similar diagnosis and my oncologist suggested active surveillance at this stage, which is what I’m going to do.
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8 hours agoI’m in the exact same boat. My PSA is 11. I’ve chosen to go the route of radiation because surgery will require missing work. Also, it can take up to a year to regain continence.
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