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In reply to the discussion: Husband had biopsy, Didn't talk, to doctor. Results will be in 4 days from now. My husband is going to the hospital [View all]coprolite
(205 posts)with his prognosis and treatment.
These days, doctors will leave to decision to treat the cancer up to the patient with lots of guidance. Depending on how aggressive it is, the patients age they will offer recommendations and he will meet with the surgeon and oncologist to discuss options, pros and cons of a particular treatment.
I was offered radiation treatment that included hormon treatment to reduce the size of the prostate and surgery to place a metal target over the cancer, so they can easily find the exact location to target the radiation. I didn't want to do the 5 day a week radiation treatment over 6 to 8 weeks because the hospital was 2 hours away. Not a drive I wanted to do everyday in the winter
I elected removal of the prostate, a lathroscopic surgery through the abdomen. With this surgery comes with possible erectile disfunction and training your pelvic muscles to now control the flow of your urine. The proceedure includes the remove the sphincter muscle at the bladder, which normally performs this function of controling the urine. This includes wearing diapers for a few months and then maxipads or shields to help with the minor releases of urine when exerting yourself.
Six months after my surgery I have ditched the shields and have firm control of my bladder these days.
There will be a whole team of doctors, nurses, physical therapists and PAs there to help him along the way and answer his and your questions and concerns.
The catheter was uncomfortable and needs constant lubrication to improve the comfort. I had to toss all my cotton boxer shorts and buy boxer brief style underwear to hold the maxipad or shield inplace.
I wish him all the best and hope all is well in the future. We are thinking about him.