Should I choose surgery or radiation for Gleason 7 prostate cancer?

Iam the same

I’m 62 years old 4+3 =7 gleson 5.2 I have to decide which one surgery or radiation

Good morning do your research I research a lot read a lot and came up with the conclusion that radiation is best for me I have a few underlying conditions pretty much in good health but the outcome and the ratio is the same surgery and radiation. My main thing is that with the radiation you continue your normal daily life without any downtime. I hope that helps you good luck in your journey.

Thank you I have today my first appointment

I just have my first appointment an he suggested surgery is better opción for me

Make sure you get other opinions talk to oncologist and radiation team also. Then you make the choice which is better for you . I talked to my surgeon and two other oncologists from different hospitals. Next week I go and have the spacer put in to start my radiation therapy.

I think i need a second opinion

If I was you I would I did research and second third opinions for over a month and a half before I decided.

I just want to hear for the radiologist because for my age I think I will do surgery but I want to make a decision is not easy because I don’t have any symptoms

That's one of the problems about prostate cancer you don't have many symptoms for me I just had to urinate a lot at night three four times a night. the decision is a personal one that depends if you want to wear diapers or ED or you may have the time off because you would be out for at least a month and a half I don't have that luxury for right now I can do the radiation and go to work at the same time and I won't lose too much of my normal everyday life and the results are about the same for surgery or radiation radiation just takes a little longer time. I hope that helps you a little

Yes I don’t want to stay away for my work too long

This is such a challenging decision, and it sounds like having a supportive radiation oncologist who takes time to explain both options is really valuable. Many people in this community have faced similar treatment choices with Gleason 7 prostate cancer, and hearing from others who've been through either radiation or surgery can provide helpful perspectives on what to expect. Each treatment path has different timelines and potential side effects, so gathering insights from community members about their experiences might help as you weigh your options with your medical team.

How are you James Scott

I'm doing well. I will have the markers and spacer placed in on this Friday. How about you have you made your decision?

Not yet but I think surgery I have appointment next Tuesday with radiologist we see

Hi James how you did you wait to start your treatment

Is mean how long

Hey got through the surgery to place the markers and spacer with no problems one week out now.go to next week to start the MRI to get a treatment plan for radiation. Oh yeah I got my second shot of ADT minimum hot flashes just a sore belly where they stuck the injection needle and product.