LSLGuy
July 31, 2025, 12:47am
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Here are two relevant threads:
How quickly should I know the results?
I know that if caught early, prostate cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, but I’m still worried and nervous. I’ve been putting off think about this too much for a while, but now that I’m back from my first real trip in 9 years, it seems I now have some time to worry.
I went through an MRI already and that was inconclusive.
There are some less scary things that also cause high PSA readings, so I guess I’m hoping it is one of those. One is BPH, Be…
This 2017 thread sort of turned into an omnibus PC thread with many folks posting about many experiences over years and years. It was last usefully updated a few months ago.
Just diagnosed. T1c, gleason 7 (3+4). It’s apparently contained so I’m told very curable. However, treatment can (note the qualifier) leave a man permanently impotent and can cause permanent urinary incontinence. In fact as I understand it, you get both for sure then maybe recover. Or not.
Obviously I need to find a surgeon (if I do surgery) or oncologist (if I opt for radiation instead) with a lot of experience and a track record of good outcomes. I have no idea how I’m going to do that. I’m g…