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Bob C and Marie D live in California USA. He was 64 when he was diagnosed on October 27, 2008. His initial PSA was 4.5 ng/ml, his Gleason Score was 6 and he was staged T1c . He is undecided as to his choice of treatment was . Here is his story.

I am still in the "research of treatments" mode. There is so much to learn and digest. My urologist has been very helpful and encourages me to evaluate all treatments and talk to as many people as I can about their experience. He has not offered his opinion on any specific treatment. It wasn't until after I left his office did I find out that he and his colleagues were experts in Da Vinci surgery.

So far I can say that the toughest part of being diagnosed with PC is that there is no clear answer as to the most effective treatment is. I have asked for a 2nd pathology report on my initial biopsy. Subsequent to my biopsy my PSA went down from 4.5 to 3.6. Waiting on 2nd opinion.

 

UPDATED

December 2008

 

 

I had a 2nd opinion completed on my biopsy pathology report. The 2nd Lab confirmed the results from the 1st Lab. I am continuing to talk with others that have PC to get their story and discuss their therapy choices. I am currently inclined to go with the DaVinci surgery. I will be talking with an oncologist and a radiation oncologist this week. There is no correct/right answer for treating PC. All indications so far are that my cancer is within the prostate. DaVinci removes the prostate and future recurrence is less likey. More to follow as I get closer to my decision.

Bob's e-mail address is: dandb200@pacbell.net