Sunday, September 28, 2008

My dad has agressive cancer or aggressive prostate cancer with a gleason of 7

My dad has agressive cancer or aggressive prostate cancer with a gleason of 7 ?
What is tha ratio or any giving detail help like odds of him passing it the odds of him living are the good for that is the surgery most likely passable like is advanced enough where its a common procedure. im scared. i just need help
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My husband had prostate cancer. The surgery is a serious one. he got through the surgery and survived five years when he was diagnosed with another cancer, this time it was his esophagus That one led to several surgeries which uncovered more cancers and after a year of chemo and all the treatments available to him at the time he passed away. That was back in 99 and they've learned a lot since then. It will be trying any path either way you go. I wish you and your dad luck and a healthy outcome. Read and learn everything you can about his treatments and be proactive in his care. Don't be shy, ask questions and if you aren't happy with any part of it tell the doctor.
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I have Prostate Cancer that was diagnosed in August 2004. I had a gleason of 9 and a PSA of 333. You didn't mention the PSA number nor if there are mets or tumors out side the prostate. If the cancer is just in the Prostate there are a number of options available. Radiation seeds that will destroy the cancerous cells or even the removal of the Prostate itself. This can be a scary time for you and your family. Keep the lines of communication open between you and also keep them open with the Doctors. Ask them your questions and pin them down for answers. There are medications out there that will reduce the PSA numbers and assist in fighting this disease. I wish you well and feel free to keep in touch.

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