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I echo Terry's thoughts about rushing into surgery. I understand the feeling of just wanting to get it out. I had surgery 18 months ago and felt the same way. My PSA is now rising and I am looking at radiation anyway. If I knew then what I know now I think I would have choose radiation. My advise is to talk to a good Radiation Oncologist before deciding. If you do decide on surgery make sure you get a surgeon that is skilled and experienced. Quality of life after surgery is dependent on the surgeon. I know the first days are very difficult emotionally but it does get better. My wife and I have a full life while dealing with the cancer. Good luck. Feel free to E-mail me if you want to discuss topics in not such a public forum.
Lily, I agree with Terry and Bruce that you really need to consider all your options before seeking treatment. In my case I was on Active Surveilance (AS) for two year with a small amount of GS6 (2 cores <10%). I loved being on AS, but my PSA continued to rise at every 6 month test. Six months ago I went to a new uro who found GS8 in 3 cores >80%. Because GS8 is more agressive, I opted for proton therapy in conjunction with low-dose chemo at UFPTI. I finished my chemo/radiation last month and on am on 6 months of hormones. Please make sure all avenues of of treatment are explored.
