What is Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a disease in which cancer develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Cancer occurs when cells of the prostate mutate and begin to multipl...
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A short time back my hubby was diagnosed with what they're calling "low grade" prostate cancer.
The dr's office gave us a good folder of information & we've been lucky to have dr's that have openly talk abt everything. But to me all the talk fr that end cannot compare with hearing fr those that have had it. Hubby being 73, here in Canada they won't operate, which I was not happy abt but they still feel he might be a candidate for brachy therapy. We have done some reading but it's so so confusing. It seems really easier then say the traditional treatments but we're a bit confused abt side affects & for how long after. Anyway, I'd appreciate hearing fr anyone that feels they can share information or advice or at this point whatever to help us. Thank you all so very much. God bless you & keep you safe. Posted on 06/19/09, 03:06 pm |
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At 67 my husband was dx with low grade prostate cancer also. He opted for an 8 week course of direct radiation therapy. His side effects were minimal, some discomfort of course and fatigue but other than that he came thru fine. Drs saw no reason for brachy therapy, he had 2 small tumors on opposite sides of the prostate. It has been well over 6 months since his treatment was done and he feels fine and the only thing that ever bothers him is low grade upper leg aches but i have no idea if that was from the therapy or perhaps something else. i do know his reg dr is having him do an androgyn blood test, which i gather has something to do with bone loss or something after the radiation...I did not go with him to the drs so i was not able to question what it was for and my husband NEVER asks questions... that is why i normally go with him as I ASK the ?'s. Good luck to you and your husband. Hoping you can get him the treatment that is best for him. 
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Is there any reason your doctor is not considering HIFU? This not yet approved in the US, but many go to Canada for it. It is less invasive with less chance of side effects.
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