I, I mean I have a good friend that was diagnosed with prostate cancer through a byopsy. He has been on active survaillance for about 10 years but now it has become time to treat it. He has been told that he is a candidate for either prostate removal or radiation treatment with pellet implants into the prostate. I'm, I mean he is, is looking for some input from other people, or their friends, that may have undergone either of these procedures. He'd like to hear some comments on experiences, maybe regrets on one choice or the other or why a particular procedure was chosen. Any input would be appreciated.

I, I mean , I hope the best for you or I mean him.

All stuff aside why'd the wait for 10 years?

Prostate cancer is a very slow growing animal. Watching it closely is pretty typical until it starts getting more aggressive as determined by byopsy and PSA (prostate specific antigen)

Treatment depends on age, activity and sexual function.

Every one is different, I prefer holistic remedies. Especially when concerning cancer prevention or treatment.
I'm not a doctor.
I have watched several family member and friends suffer miserably from chemical treatment.
About eight years ago I was battling exellerated psa levels. About double 13-15 range. We had just lost my mother in law to lung cancer. I had been researching natural remedies. I came across a prostate treatment that sounded crazy. To simple to be true. An old man had done a video obout being diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer.
He used this treatment and 12 years later still alive and kicking.

So I looked fore similar testimonials using the same treatment. Like I said it sounds to simple to be true.
I've been using this treatment for the past eight year and my psa levels have been steady at the high end of exeptabe.
Dissolve one tsp of baking soda and one tsp molasses in 1 cup hot water and drink like tea.
You don't want to do this with in at least a half hour of eating. The baking soda reduces your stomach acid and may cause a belly ache. It may efect the results of the treatment.
This is the theary why this treatment may help keep the cancer at bay.
Baking soda is hostile to candida. A bacteria that is known to be contributed to cancer growth. Candida will not consume the baking soda alone. The molasses is sort of a Trojan horse. Molasses is food to candida and it costumes the backing soda along with the molasses. Killing the candida. If you have elevated levels of the candida bacteria. The first treatment or two will go through you like fat through a goose.
If you're friend or anyone is interested. In more of my experience on this just pm me with questions.
Like I said, I'm not a doctor, don't claim to be.
I wish your friend the best in what decision he makes.
Rich

Much appreciated Rich.

I know a few people who have had their prostates surgically removed.Some a long time ago.They all seem to be doing well.
I know one fellow who had the radiation and he has had ongoing problems.

From what I understand prostate cancer treatment is quite sucessful if caught early.And since it is a slow growing cancer in most cases treatment is very often successful.

10 years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer from my PSA numbers. Over a 2 month period I had 37 radiation treatments....since then I have blood tests every 3 months testing my PSA numbers and they have remained at near zero. That said, there have been a lot of improvements/updates in testing and treatments.

I had two types of cancer at once. Colon and kidney, My treatment plan was to get them out as quickly as possible. Colon spreads faster so it came out first. Lost 8 inches. A few weeks later the left kidney came out.

Not having any bowl or kidney problem. Both caught at stage 1. No additional treatment. Have to watch my BP and get my colon checked evert 3 years.

I am very lucky I suppose.

Well Foxhunter, I'm 68, my psa level has doubled in 4 months, so my doctor has scheduled a biopsy of my prostate for end of July. I have already determined that if the biopsy reveals cancer I will have my prostate removed pronto. I have already discussed this with my doctor. I base this on two examples; my good friend who had similar diagnosis as me at 67, but tried several different types of procedures for a couple of years and then died from the cancer at 69. The other was my son in law's father, 68, again with the same prostate cancer diagnosis, but had prostate removed, just this last year. His was a very aggressive cancer. He is 69 now, doing fine and cancer free.
Hope this helps you.

I also know peaple who have lived many years after removal. One had the cancer return. And he went through chemical treatments and passed quite quickly. You just never know.
I was scheduled for a biopsy and they wanted a cat scan. I got so sick from the solution they use in the cat scan
I thought I was a dead man. I've had the same type of anafalctic reaction from Anastasia.
That is why I opted for going with natural meamady.

That's good to know.

Bushmaster, have you experienced any negitive side effects with the radiology treatments you received? And thanks to the rest for the great input.

I know a few fella's who all dealt with prostate cancer , some had it removed with radiation therapy all,seem to be doing very well .
I dealt with throat cancer 7 weeks basically in the hospital getting chemo treatments each Friday and daily radiation treatments 5 days of the week for all 7 weeks .

My suggestion is no matter how sick you may get keep eating food , feeding tubs aren't fun period !
With all the advancements with cancer treatments I wouldn't hesitate starting treatments another thing get your teeth checked by a dentist you really trust , a problem tooth get them pulled don't do this during treatments !

My wish would of been that my dads prostate cancer would've been found sooner he may of survived same thing with my mom and ovarian cancer I still miss them both .

A friend, now age 80, had the standard radiation therapy for prostrate cancer about 12 years ago. He was cured but left with radiation burned skin in a very sensitive place that causes him some inconvenience. I think the pellet implant treatment would avoid that issue.

I was diagnosed, with prostate cancer, when I was 50, there are many types of prostate cancer, mine was the worst type, had it removed, have not had a problem. Had a uncle that had it prostate cancer, they told him he would die from naturals causes before it every bother him. He died from the prostate cancer in 2 years.

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer 12 years ago. Had 42 radiation treatments and 4 chemo treatments over several months. My PSE tests have been near 0 since. I was lucky, caught it early. You guys over 50 get a PRA test yearly, you are apt to save your life if you catch it early. Side affects. Lower bowel , gets some damage with the radiation, still have loose stool, at times. I have good control of urine, . Some damage to one hip joint ,blood vessel was damaged, a year later, had to have a replacement, radiation is close to hip ball. I had a friend that had his prostate removed, it was sucessful, but he lost control of urine had to wear pads. I am sure that a lot of progress has been made since . Had mine done. Good luck, with what you decide, to do. old243

I forget to mention Aquaphor is fantastic for the area of your radiation treatments , get the tub of it instead of the squeeze tube it's some thick lotion that can be difficult to squeeze during treatments .

My last treatment was nearly 5 1/2 year's ago so as others have mentioned I'm sure things have improved greatly since then.

My father had the seeds implanted many years ago, it fixed him up..I wasn't aware they still do the seed implants, but it was a new procedure back when he had it done.

The only possible side effects I have or may have is more frequent urination. And my treatment was 10 years ago so it could something else....

A friend of mine recently had his removed....about 5 or 6 holes in his abdomen....and is recuperating very well. It was done laproscopically....2 days in hospital and released.

Originally I was upset with their choice of treatment as the hospital was 180 miles away. But friends had a near empty house that I stayed in Mon. - Fri.

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer a year ago. I’m 64 and it really has me nervous. My urologist told me it was told me that my type was was a very low risk cancer. He recommended active surveillance because of the complications that are possible with removing it or other treatments. My PSA went a little higher so he scheduled a MRI in August. I was lucky they caught it in the very early stage. I had no symptoms whatsoever. If any of you are at the age get a exam and have a PSA test done.

I had pretty aggressive case with positive margins two years ago at 49. Had it removed luckily without any side effects. One year later psa was creeping back up. Did 35 radiation treatments and as far as I know good now. Still no side effects got a little burnt with radiation but no big deal. Not going for anymore psa test as the next step would be hormone therapy and I won't do that,so not sure what the point of going back would be. Just remember if you do radiation first and it comes back you can't do surgery,but if you do surgery first you still have radiation if it happens to come back. I know several people that have had surgery and are doing fine. I don't know what side effects they have. Good luck I'm sure you will be fine they have come a long ways in the last few years. You are welcome to PM me if you have any specific questions.