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I guess what has me most concerned about the Chronic Disease Management approach of Dr. Wheeler is the possibility that the cancer could escape the prostate. But obviously, with PSA getting up to 40, that hasn't concerned you. Isn't that a critical thing? That's the argument for outright removal of the prostate isn't it?
For myself I have been a vegetarian since 1975; I figure I have already been following the PC diet. I probably have skimped a bit in the exercise department since living in AZ for 20 years (I used to surf until then), but as my PSA continues to rise (5.8 now), the fear factor is kicking in.
Barry,
I have no experience from which to offer opinions on your subject here. But a secondary thought stemming from your analogy of shutting the gate after the horse has bolted.
There are a lot of horses there, not one. So one or a few may or may not have bolted. But probably better to shut that gate rather than keep them all around with an open gate.
