CommunitiesJust Diagnosed With Prostate CancerShould I choose radiation or surgery for Gleason 8 prostate cancer?

Should I choose radiation or surgery for Gleason 8 prostate cancer?

BO

Community Member

5 days ago

Age 67, Gleason score 4+4, doctor told me it’s 50/50 for radiation vs surgery; hormone therapy has me a little freaked out. Any experience would be great. Thanks

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CA

Community Member

5 days ago

Treatment decisions for Gleason 8 prostate cancer can feel overwhelming, especially when your doctor presents both radiation and surgery as equally viable options. This community has many members who have faced similar treatment choices and can share their experiences with different approaches, including how they navigated concerns about hormone therapy. Consider connecting with others here who have walked this path - their insights about what factors helped them decide and what their treatment journeys were like might provide valuable perspective as you work with your medical team.

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