dangerdog's Journey with Prostate Cancer
Survivor: Prostate Cancer
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: almost 11 years ago, Male, Age: 73, Stage IIA, Progressing despite hormone therapy: No
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Diagnosed
Oh No
PSA count had gone up 2 points in total over 2 years to 4.1. Then had biopsies which turned out positive.
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Procedure or Surgery
I had a radical robotic prostatectomy which was successful. However the cancer was not confined to the prostate but was within the margins. One nerve bundle had to be removed which resulted in ED. I also have a minor in continence problem.