MD Anderson or Mayo in Minnesota. My Anderson doc told me there are no secrets. They spread word to each other as soon as any new thing is proven. Docs at these places are true specialist. My guy is Dr Pisters (heck of a name for a urinary guy)in the Mays Clinic. He will tell you that his goal is to beat cancer. He does nothing but prostate and research. Spends a month every year in 3rd world countries teaching. Best of luck.

PH, very sad to hear this but hopefully you�ll make some prudent decisions in the days ahead and prevail

Knee mail up.

My dad did the pellets but as you've found out every case is different. Good hunting in your search for a treatment.



Every man will eventually develop prostate CA.

Hate to hear that PH. Heal up and get fishing!

Praying for you PH! The Lord Jesus Christ has control!

Finding any cancer in the early stages is always better. Prostate Ca in no different. A prostate needle Biopsy, serial PSA's and Gleason score tell the tale. Several options are available depending on stage and scores.

Diagnosed in 2011, caught it very early. My only symptom was elevated PSA of 5.6 (Nominal is 0 - 4). Had an additional test done 3 weeks later, and PSA was 6.2. Had the biopsy done; only 1 of 12 samples was positive, and that was just barely (~10% of that one sample). I think my Gleason score was 7. Prostate was slightly enlarged. I do remember it was classed as T2b: The tumor involves more than one-half of 1 side of the prostate but not both sides.
Went with focused radiation therapy (5 days/week for 9 weeks). PSA has remained between 2.5 and 3.0 ever since. Completed radiation in January 2012. I've led a pretty normal life since then, been able to stay as active as I was before.
I hope everything works out well for you, PH.

Good luck with any treatment you pick. It will work put in your favor.

I'll keep you in my daily prayers, PH. You're a good one If you decide to come to M.D. Anderson in Houston, you're welcome to stay with the wife and I. We have plenty of room and we're only about 15-20 mins from the med center.

Sorry to hear that. Luckily, if caught early enough prostate cancer is one of the most curable types.

Prayers up!

That is an awesome offer

I don�t think pot will help much at this point.

How old are you, PH?

I had robotic surgery to remove mine years ago and I wish I had gone with the pellets. Cancer free now but living with the side effects.

Since your gland is too big for pellet implant your options are limited. Good luck.

Dad had the robotic surgery....lived the rest of his life, 12 years, without any cancer issue....he didn't care for the main side affect

I was 50 at diagnosis in 2009. Did the robotic in Arlington and had a great outcome. The only side effect can be handled with drugs.