Prostate cancer question?
My dad found out recently that he has it. It’s stage one and he’s going with radiation treatment. He’s going to an excellent hospital with world class docotors. I’m worried though, cause he’s my dad. Does anyone have experience with this disease? I know I’m asking for answers but I gotta say I just don’t want to hear any horror stories please. The doctors have given him a really good prognosis, I guess I’m looking for reassurance. Thanks!
My dad is almost 57 and otherwise very healthy.
In the spectrum of cancers, prostate cancer is a relatively "whimpy" cancer. 80% of men by age 85 will have prostate cancer. Most die with it and not of it. Some professional societies debate whether we should even be screening and treating for prostate cancer.
I bet your father will do very well (world class doctors or not).
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In the spectrum of cancers, prostate cancer is a relatively "whimpy" cancer. 80% of men by age 85 will have prostate cancer. Most die with it and not of it. Some professional societies debate whether we should even be screening and treating for prostate cancer.
I bet your father will do very well (world class doctors or not).
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Stage 1 is the best if you have to have cancer. It has just barely formed. The radiation you talk about is seed implants? Dont worry it’ll be allright. I have taken care of so many men with different stages of prostate cancer and as long as it is caught in stage 1 or 2 then it is very curable and he can live a very long and happy life.
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It’s not a big deal. Even IF he didn’t get treated, he probably would live 20 or more years. With treatment, he’ll almost certainly die of something else.
I was diagnosed at age 57 also. I had radiation too, and I expect to be around a whole lot longer. MOST guys have it by the age of 60.
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my father had it and eventually died from it. He fought it for seven years, but the good news for you and your dad is that it is stage one. Plus there has been some improvements in medicine since he had it. Normally the radiation is used to control it (stop it from spreading) and if it begins to go into remission they continue the radiation. If it begins to spread they will remove his prostate and all affected areas. If he chooses to ofcourse. It is a rough road ahead. I know its not easy but prepare yourself for the worst, most importantly be there for him. It is possible to beat it.
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Yes, it is a good prognosis and he will be cured. Stage 1 is very early and that means it has not spread anywhere else in the body. He had different treatment choices, either taking out the prostate gland or radiation. Since it is stage 1 he opted for radiation.
He will be fine.
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Stay in line, because your dad’s going to be around to make sure you do for a long, long time.
I ‘ve known a few men who have had it. Generally, you don’t see them around for a few weeks, and when you ask them where they’ve been , they reply,
"Oh, I had prostate cancer". Note, the use of the word, "HAD!"
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/prostatecancer.html
I just had mine treated by a cryogenic procedure. You should check it out too, no radiation exposure, no seed implants. To me it was a safer alternative to radiation or surgery. It also can be repeated if necessary, or I can opt for surgey to remove the prostate in case the cancer returns. In radiation treatments, if it doesn’t work, they can’t do the surgical removal of the prostate after radiation treatments.
The only bummer about any of this stuff is the side effects, primarily ED. 40-50 % chance I’ll recover those functions within a year, but at age 59, I think living longer is more important than an erection, I ain’t planning any more kids.
Also when the prostate is removed bladder control may be a problem, you can’t hold it as long and some guys have to wear pads, nice.
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I was diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer and had cryosurgery 9 months ago. My PSA went down from 6.5 to 0.09 and then 0.07, 3 mths later which is a good sign.
Treatment for prostate cancer has been much more successful than in the past. Good helath to your father!
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