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What do you recommend for the first stage of a prostate cancer?

Two months ago, my PSA showed 4.4 weeks ago, another laboratory said it was 6.4 in the results of a biopsy. 3 of 12 samples showed cancer. This is the first stage. The recommendations on the best treatment? I am 74 years old. old and in excellent health otherwise. Gleason is six. Twelve biopsies were taken. Three of them were positive.

Recommendations for "Newly Diagnosed" prostate cancer patient 1. Do not panic! Many of we have been there before, and there is much to learn before choosing the solution of "better for you." You've had this thing longer than you think, and taking the time to do adequate research options will not hurt. Since you published on the Web which obviously means to most research that you should do. There is a wealth of expertise for your use. 2. Do not accept the first recommendation of the urologist! (Or any other "first" recommendation) to get a second (or more) of experts in other specialties. Depending on your Gleason score, you have time to think this thing! Gleason 6 or less, take your time and complete; Gleason 7 + years, something must be done sooner than later, but remember that "will not die tomorrow "if you still have time to do a good job of gathering facts. His PSA level between this equation. It's time to learn and explore fully all the options, because what you choose, will live with the consequences the rest of his days. 3. I recommend that also bind "Yana" (You Are Not Alone ") http://www.yananow.net/ explore. (My story is about Yana, by Mentor Experiences / proton beam). The study of this site carefully, the author Terry Herbert is "one of us." 4. Consider Proton Radiotherapy (PBRT), which is available in five "centers of excellence" in the U.S. It is the only treatment (other than "watchful waiting", which of course has no side effects) that has fewer side effects, results at least comparable to all other options. In general, wants nothing of that option other doctors or specialists! Do not that the doctor did not mention what prevents you from considering this option in combination with others! At least, the study PBRT records and, if possible, visit a center for a consultation. Disadvantages: Nine weeks into one of five centers that offer this service. The high cost (Medicare and most insurers do not cover). Full disclosure: I think PBRT results in better chances of improving "quality of life during and after treatment, and consider myself a "lawyer of the proton beam! I finished my PBRT March 2007. 5. Buy a book by Bob Marckini's" you can Beat Prostate Cancer … And read it from beginning to end Before you visit your doctor again if possible. There is a wealth of information in this book! Order from Amazon or www.protonbob.com Bob. This recommendation is very important in terms of learning about prostate cancer. 6. Go here: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/protoninfo/ and join my group to learn more. Whichever method you choose for your treatment, you should be comfortable with it. Be glad you made the right choice, depending on your personal situation. It is often better to accept the recommendation of the specialist's diagnosis, then wonder why they do their "due diligence" and make their own decision! Whichever method you choose, you can be sure the result of experienced surgeons and other specialists, is about the same for most procedures. The main differences results in May as "quality of life, which may or may not occur in all cases. To me, these were the main drivers of my decision to receive treatment with protons.

Know your options with Prostate Cancer, Dr. Riemenschneider

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