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Richard D and CT live in USA. He was 65 when he was diagnosed on August 20, 2009. His initial PSA was 4.6 ng/ml, his Gleason Score was 7 and he was staged T1c. His choice of treatment was Robotic surgery. Here is his story. He is undecided as to his choice of treatment. Here is his story.

I was diagnosed on August 20, 2009 and had robotic surgery on January 5, 2010.

My reasons for choosing robotic surgery were

(1) family history,

(2) presence of a Gleason 7,

(3) 5 out of 12 biopsy samples proved positive for cancer,

(4) surgery limitations if I had chosen radiation and it did not work, and

(5) several discussions with friends who had unsatisfactory results from other treatments.

(6) Finally, I am located near one of the very top robotic surgery centers in the south and had access to a skilled surgeon who has performed over 2,500 procedures.

Pathology results from the surgery showed cancer in only 4% of the prostate, and only on the right side. I am optimistic regarding long terms results, based at least on the positive short term results.

 

UPDATED

April 2011

 

 

Current PSA is zero 15 months after robotic surgery. No issues whatsoever with post-surgery incontinence.

Significant ED issues persist. Have used Cialis and recently switched to Viagra. I fear that this could be a permanent problem, but I try to remain optimistic.

Richard's e-mail address is: Rdeane@gsu.edu