Re: Treatment

Posted By Bill R. on September 11, 1998 at 11:19:36:

In Reply to: Treatment posted by Bill R. on September 06, 1998 at 16:25:36:






I'd like some suggestions about PC treatment.  Here's the story:
55 y/o otherwise excellent health
PSA - 4.0; free PSA - 5 percent
Needle bx: Gleason 2+2=4; right side only; TRUS negative.
Questions:
1.  What additional tests/scans should be done before surgery?
2.  Should other treatment options be considered?
3.  Autologous blood donations?
4.  Hormone treatment before surgery?  Prostate is 19.65 cc.
5.  Wise to have surgery right away or possible to wait until mid-December?
6.  Heard it was unwise to do surgery within two months of needle bx.  Is this true?
7.  Survival rate?
8.  Chances of regaining full sexual potency without artificial aids?  (Assuming nerve-sparing.)
9.  Any benefit in test for p27 protein?
10.  Importance of use of "CaverMap"?  (www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998_pros.html)
11.  Effect of RP on orgasm?
12.  How long will I be disabled from normal daily activities?
Thanks,  Bill R.