Waiting for lymph node test...

Don't have a reply to you on that, lots of variables and more stats pathology would influence the risk factors of course. Did doc explain that there is some risk or possible side effects from doing this proceedure, I looked into it back in 2002 and my stats were so bad that it may not even been worthy, I chickened out with mentioned side effects that could effect your legs and such, not saying anyone else should chicken out of such, just find out what can be known.

Can you tell us more about the details on this proceedure, and how many samples and/or where are taken in his case???

Bounty,
Going back to your original post I see that your father's PSA was 11 and he had 8 of 10 cores positive but I cannot see the Gleason score mentioned. This is a very important part of his diagnosis and is a major factor in his ultimate decision on treatment. We cannot stress enough that your father (or you on his behalf) obtain copies of all test results and learn what all the terms mean (plenty of help here with that task). You will be surprised how knowledgeable you can become in a fairly short time. If there is one thing I've learned in my journey it is how important it is to be very pro-active and involved in your treatment ......... if a doctor recommends an action then know why he thinks that particular action is best for you. There are many doctors, some good, others bad, some compassionate, others distant. To some you are simply a patient not a person. Many are biased toward a particular treatment because that is their field. It is important that you get a second doctor's and even third doctor's opinion on the best course of action ( see a radiation oncologist as well as a medical oncologist). Did your father's recent operation involve removal of lymph nodes or a needle biopsy of the nodes. I believe it would seem a little unusual to have lymph nodes removed for testing at this stage. Try to relax a little with this disease........... your father's not going anywhere for a while yet.
If you want to attach a signature in your posts ( that's the details of your journey....as is in blue below this post) go to "control panel" in the blue band at the top of this page, then to "edit profile" on the page that opens up. Scroll down to "signature" at the bottom and type the details in the box. When done , press "submit" and the details will come up with each of your posts. I hope the lymph node test goes well for your father.
Bill

Newly diagnosed Psa 2.3,biopsie report 3+3 left base,4+3 mid lat,surgeon suggest davinci radical,waiting to get second opinion from radialogical oncologist on Mar 18,good health,any suggestions,oh my prostate is 61.5cc,first urologist suggested 2yrs hormones and seed implants,I dont like side effects of hormones,nixed that thanks ,richienofear

richienofear (and others), I created you your own thread so you and your Journey won't get lost inside this thread. The link to it is:

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=1399080

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