A Prostate Cancer Discussion

Send us Fan MailSummary:  A listener shares his experience with the treatment of his Prostate Cancer, from the initial diagnosis, research into the best treatment for himself, his strict adherence to this treatment, and his continuing follow-up as he is now seven years cancer-free.  This discussion attempts to clarify some of the terminology encountered in this listener’s journey. Topics:·       Treatment Options 01:50·       Wait and Watch·       Surgery·       Hormone Therapy·       Radiation Therapy·       Immunotherapy·       Do Research – Support Groups 04:00·       Questions When Told You Have Prostate Cancer 05:00·       Signs & Symptoms same as BPH 07:00·       Questions When Deciding on Treatment Plan 08:00·       Biopsy 10:00·       Anti-androgen 11:00·       Radiation (Brachytherapy) 11:20·       Quality of Life 16:50·       Attitude? 17:30·       Gleason Score 18:00·       Talk to People – MD, Support Group 20:00·       Follow-up With MD·       Resource:  American Cancer Society 22:40 Questions and comments to  [email protected]