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Re: The New York Times Article: Regrets After Prostate Surgery
Paul A, I know what you mean and thanks Stranger for the info. I'm actually not mad about it, I'm kind of fatalistic about it. But then I'm 62 soon to be 63 and I think if I remember that you are younger Paul.
After my failed da Vinci the guy I now see who may do HIFU to vibrate out my remaining 6 grams, said that with my pre-op pathology and my post op pathology, I may well be the guy who could have comfortably waited and watched. Which of course is what I am doing now.
To all of you who are still trying to decide, really look into the watchful waiting stuff first. It makes more sense to do that before a prostatectomy, rather than after the event - like me!
Re: Re: The New York Times Article: Regrets After Prostate Surgery
You're so right, Ted. They're catching this earlier and earlier. That should give most guys time to watch and wait while they explore all possible treatments. And yes, I am a bit younger (56).
