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Prostate Cancer at 41 - anyone know what to expect after surgery for a relatively young man?

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02/25/2019 at 12:51 AM

I've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, T1C gleason 3+4, and two urologists agreed radical prostatectomy offers the most favorable outcome, despite the possible side effects. On radiation, they discussed the exponential increase in dangerous side effects of surgery after radiation, and that my age makes those risks too great to bear.

Basically, I'm not ever available for any of the in-person support groups near me because they meet at odd times. So, here I am, trying to create that group.

Anybody know what to expect as a relatively young man after surgery?

Thanks.

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04/30/2019 at 3:49 AM

Hi all . My psa 13 /. 10 out of 12 biopsy have cancer . I could not pee anymore that how I they found this .. I’ve heard no symptoms for early cancer . But I have been having symptoms.. what does this mean . I go for robotics prostate surgery in a few week.. anyone going through this ?

Prostate Cancer at 41 - anyone know what to expect after surgery for a relatively young man? https://www.carenity.us/forum/prostate-cancer/living-with-prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-at-41-anyone-know-what-to-expect-after-surgery-for-a-relatively-young-man-792 2019-04-30 03:49:49

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05/13/2019 at 8:15 PM

I had the robotics surgery 9/17 to remove my prostate. I had no symptoms except for and elevated PSA 5.1. The biopsy showed 3 out of 8 positive. After surgery my PSA was .02 (after a few months.)

i had no other treatment except for treatment until 12/18 when I had a recurrence PSA .132. Since then I have had external bean radiation treatments (33) and one Lupron shot 45mg.

i was diagnosed at 53 years old.

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03/21/2019 at 1:00 AM

I made the decision to have my proste removed and it was not an easy time... just as hard as finding out you had prostate cancer... I was advised by my doctors the surgery was the best option because of my age and the harmful affects of radiation longterm. For me, once I made the decision, I did have the peace of mind knowing that the actual cancer was "removed" instead of just treated... which, I guess, did give me some sense of comfort.

The biggest issue for me once the surgery was done and I was on the road to recovering was the effects it had on me emotionally/psychologically, which many people in my opinion overlook. I encourage anyone and everyone, when diagnosed with prostate cancer, before and after treatment and during, to seek psychological help... there is nothing wrong with it. Medications, counseling, and just talking about your feelings can help tremendously. Do not hold it all in and try to battle the anxiety and depression because this diagnosis will affect you, no matter how strong you may consider yourself to be.

The sexual effects treatment has on you will also affect you mentally, because your sexual ability and ability to have kids will likely be affected. Your performance ability can be likely fixed, but it can still affect you mentaly. Take care of yourself.

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03/21/2019 at 1:00 AM

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