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happytrails2u
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Posted 9/22/2007 5:47 PM (GMT -7)
Newly diagnosed at age 64 (next month).  Gleason = 6 on 4 of 12 biopsy samples, prompted bya 4.4 PSA, a spike over my prior 3.0 or less.  Undecided on treatment but considering robotic surgery or brachytherapy (seed radiation).  Anyone had or know of the robotic surgery experience level of Dr. Carl J. Gjertson of Dempsey (Farmington) and St. Francis Hospitals (Hartford)?

Have researched the net extensively on treatments and treatment centers.  Cleveland Clinic is a serious consideration and have relatives nearby.  Appreciate any responses....

HT2U

 

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pcdave
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Posted 9/22/2007 6:21 PM (GMT -7)
Dear Happytrails

You appear to live close enough to New York City to also explore and consider some of the top robotic surgeons there (e.g., Dr. Tewari at NY Presbyterian (Cornell). If you are considering brachytherapy, you might also want to consider Proton Radiation Therapy.  Good luck in your ultimate decision.

Dave
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happytrails2u
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Posted 9/22/2007 7:21 PM (GMT -7)
pcdave -- A big thanks for your prompt reply.  Will check into your suggestions...God Bless....HT2U
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bluebird
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Posted 9/23/2007 7:10 PM (GMT -7)
    Hi   ~ happytrails2u ,                   W elcome to…                                         ~ HealingWell ~                                                                         and                                      A    “ Special ”    Warm Welcome   to   You !   Knowledge gives us POWER….   POWER takes away the fear.     v       bluebird ~   Co-Moderator for Prostate Cancer Forum http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/mamabluebird1955/mamabluebirdWelcome.jpg   Click here for… Prostate Cancer Resources, Helpful Hints , and Topic Thread Links This link is also located at the top of the HealingWell’s Prostate Forum where topics (threads) are viewed   ;)   (Direct Link ~ just click on the title below and a new window will open!   Reminder … click on the REFRESH icon once you get there)     Invitation to New Members… Welcome to HealingWell (Special Request)  
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Posted 9/23/2007 7:16 PM (GMT -7)
Hi ~ HT2U, Thank you for allowing all of us to walk with you.. YOU MAKE THE DECISIONS… YOU HAVE OPTIONS… ~ and ~ Your decision will be the right decision for you!!! In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy  
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