Seed implant + Radiation treatments at RCOG

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Posted 4/16/2007 8:42 PM (GMT -6)

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I am 65 & it is 4.6 PSA, T1C - Gleason 6.

Obviously, like everyone else I am having a difficult time with all the various treatment options. My local urologist/oncologist suggests a radical prostatectomy using the robotic procedure. I am concerned about the potential serious side effects so I have been looking at other treatment options.

I have noted with great interest the RCOG (Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia) web site ( www.rcog.com )

This is a great site with tons of very specific information about their procedure. I am very interested in hearing from other men who have had treatment at RCOG. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks ... Jay

pcdave

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Posted 4/16/2007 11:00 PM (GMT -6)

Hi Jay

it would be helpful to us in order to give you some advice to indicate your PC statistics (see example in my footnote below). at your age and depending on your stage of PC, you should educate yourself about proton radiation therapy--see my thread entitled "Proton Radiation Therapy--My Journey With Prostate Cancer". Good luck in your decision.

Dave

68, Biopsy 9/27/06, Stage T1c, PSA 7.1, Gleason 6 [less than 5% in two areas], Gleason 7 (3+4) [less than 20% in third area], negative DRE, bone scan and MRI. Starting proton radiation therapy 2/22/07.

bluebird

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Posted 4/17/2007 12:29 PM (GMT -6)

Hi ~ Jay & Loved Ones,

A “Special” Warm Welcome to You!

We know ~ we can “all” make “Your Journey” smoother just by being here for you!

This is truly a great forum!!! ~ You have joined! You are now part our forum family ~ a group of wonderful individuals who are so willing to share... It helps “all of us” ~ to help you ~ if we know where you are on your path. So ~ Please stay with us and take our hand when you need it!

Keep posting.... OKAY!!

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YOU MAKE THE DECISIONS… YOU HAVE OPTIONS…

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Your decision will be the right decision for you!!!

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Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you continue to move forward with your decision. In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy

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J We invite you to visit our personal thread: Click Here: “Our Journey” ~ Sharing is Caring

April 3, 2006 53 on surgery day

RRP / Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy with "wide excision"

PSA 4.6 Gleason 3+3=6 T2a Confined to Prostate

2nd PSA 02-06-2007 Less than 0.1 Non-Detectable :)

bluebird

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Posted 4/17/2007 12:34 PM (GMT -6)

Hi Jay,

It will truly benefit you to click on the Helpful Hints Link in my last posting. There are options and it’s nice to be able to read about them and there’s even a thread… with members sharing why they chose a specific treatment/surgery.

We are happy you’ve found all of us! Thank you for reaching out and we look forward to walking with you. This journey is best traveled with friends.

In New Friendship,

Lee & Buddy

mama bluebird - Lee & Buddy… from North Carolina

J We invite you to visit our personal thread: Click Here: “Our Journey” ~ Sharing is Caring

April 3, 2006 53 on surgery day

RRP / Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy with "wide excision"

PSA 4.6 Gleason 3+3=6 T2a Confined to Prostate

2nd PSA 02-06-2007 Less than 0.1 Non-Detectable :)

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Hi ~ Jay & Loved Ones,

A “Special” Warm Welcome to You!

This is truly a great forum!!! ~ You have joined! You are now part our forum family ~ a group of wonderful individuals who are so willing to share... It helps “all of us” ~ to help you ~ if we know where you are on your path. So ~ Please stay with us and take our hand when you need it!

Keep posting.... OKAY!!

mama bluebird - Lee & Buddy… from North Carolina

RRP / Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy with "wide excision"

PSA 4.6 Gleason 3+3=6 T2a Confined to Prostate

2nd PSA 02-06-2007 Less than 0.1 Non-Detectable :)

mama bluebird - Lee & Buddy… from North Carolina

RRP / Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy with "wide excision"

PSA 4.6 Gleason 3+3=6 T2a Confined to Prostate

2nd PSA 02-06-2007 Less than 0.1 Non-Detectable :)

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