Home
Share
Forum
Prostate cancer Forum
Treatments for prostate cancer
Is removal and/or radiation better for small, slow growing, tumors in prostate?

Back

Patients Prostate cancer

Is removal and/or radiation better for small, slow growing, tumors in prostate?

167 views
0 support
11 comments

Unregistered member

01/18/2019 at 5:50 AM

I have three small tumors in my prostrate slowest growing kind but still want treatment for it.

I am wanting to hear from people who have had removal and or radiation. I really don’t know which I should choose. I am very concerned which one would be better for having no damage to my urinary continence

All comments

Go to the last comment

Lee__R

Community manager

02/26/2019 at 2:34 AM

Good advisor

Lee__R

Community manager

Last activity on 04/03/2020 at 5:04 PM

Joined in 2018

1,337 comments posted | 23 in the Prostate cancer Forum

2 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Explorer
Friend
Top chef

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Hello members, does anyone have any input for @iluvdarla3‍ questions. This is a common question from those diagnosed with prostate cancer... the pros and cons of radiation vs prostatectomy.

Feel free to comment and share your experience.

@Shaheed‍ @Willahicks‍ @MaxieB.‍ @msalokar‍ @tonyjd‍ @Isabella17‍ @Claude‍ @lhkendall21‍ @Phillip64!‍ @Nofear‍ @Ronald‍ @tbone66‍ @prostatecnr‍ @eryder‍ @rd5851‍ @looper‍ @Greg001‍ @Lovemyman‍ @keneaise‍ @RitaMc‍ @Billbivens‍ @jerryd33‍ @1life1love‍ @Bottomlessbob‍ ‍ @HowardNYC‍ @Rogerheath‍ @Art1960‍ @Pagarcia‍ @SSumner‍ @Pedroq‍ @Nbbboy7‍ @destep‍ @3210abcd‍ @Cartyd824‍ @Lholt466hh‍ @swembob‍ @GeraldGreeman‍ @Jjeank‍ @Richgod1214‍ @jmhoffer‍ @GaryHunter‍ @jstnkkk‍ @dray36‍ @Tillman7777‍ @jlssmnx‍ @Richard11‍ @ForMyDad‍ @tjlee058‍ @Hopkinson28‍ @passive2‍ @Randio‍ @Mark85‍ @Subdenis‍ @stillfightinginnc‍ @glengol6‍ @baspann1124‍ @Llevieff‍ @DB1550‍ @KEFNB1‍ @musicalhart4u‍ @Cheryl63‍ @spm195011‍ @Bobgrun‍ @hal1543‍ @Aestheticluxury‍ @steve1960‍

Is removal and/or radiation better for small, slow growing, tumors in prostate? https://www.carenity.us/forum/prostate-cancer/your-opinion-on-prostate-cancer-treatments/is-removal-andor-radiation-better-for-small-slow-growing-tumors-in-prostate-694 2019-02-26 02:34:42

Tillman7777

02/26/2019 at 5:37 AM

Tillman7777

Last activity on 06/03/2019 at 2:03 AM

Joined in 2019

1 comment posted | 1 in the Prostate cancer Forum

Rewards

Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I was diagnosed last month. Was thinking I had PC for months. I am choosing Radiation..... Results seem to vary. I felt for me it was the best choice to be able to have tratments and still work....

Greg001

02/26/2019 at 12:20 PM

Greg001

Last activity on 06/25/2018 at 4:56 PM

Joined in 2018

2 comments posted | 2 in the Prostate cancer Forum

Rewards

Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Had 5 cyberknife treatments over 10 days and was done, had side effects for about 30 to 45 days at rectum, but they passed after that and now everything is good. Would highly recommend this treatment as very few side effects and treatments is done in 5 treatments

rd5851

02/26/2019 at 1:38 PM

rd5851

Last activity on 06/03/2021 at 2:43 PM

Joined in 2019

3 comments posted | 3 in the Prostate cancer Forum

Rewards

Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

@iluvdarla3

I would buy a good up to date book on pc. Patrick Walsh has a good one out. I had surgery 6 weeks ago and still have some incontinence when coughing hard, etc. I wear a liner in my underwear. They say doing Kegal exercises will help to become continent quicker.

Unregistered member

02/26/2019 at 5:15 PM

You can do the radiation, I did the heavy 5 day every other day, if you do it do the longer milder radiation. I have some urination problems and wear a liners in under wear. Get 3/4 hard erection, have spermless organisms.

Greg001

02/27/2019 at 11:05 PM

Greg001

Last activity on 06/25/2018 at 4:56 PM

Joined in 2018

2 comments posted | 2 in the Prostate cancer Forum

Rewards

Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Wow I had none of those side effects in anyway just 30 days of pain but hydrocodone solved that

Unregistered member

02/27/2019 at 11:28 PM

What type of treatments did you have

Unregistered member

02/27/2019 at 11:28 PM

And what was Gleason score?

Perrie123

04/08/2019 at 2:38 AM

Good advisor

Perrie123

Last activity on 03/05/2021 at 5:09 PM

Joined in 2019

87 comments posted | 55 in the Prostate cancer Forum

2 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Explorer
Newsfeeder

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

@Lee__Your main problem should be now you protect yourself from the females who will abuse you.

Perrie123

04/08/2019 at 2:57 AM

Good advisor

Perrie123

Last activity on 03/05/2021 at 5:09 PM

Joined in 2019

87 comments posted | 55 in the Prostate cancer Forum

2 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Explorer
Newsfeeder

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

@iluvdarla3 My urinary incontinence has been exacerbated bu having females abuse my genitals. If you want effective treatment do not allow females to abuse your genitals.

Members are also commenting on...

Unregistered member

03/21/2019 at 1:00 AM

I made the decision to have my proste removed and it was not an easy time... just as hard as finding out you had prostate cancer... I was advised by my doctors the surgery was the best option because of my age and the harmful affects of radiation longterm. For me, once I made the decision, I did have the peace of mind knowing that the actual cancer was "removed" instead of just treated... which, I guess, did give me some sense of comfort.

The biggest issue for me once the surgery was done and I was on the road to recovering was the effects it had on me emotionally/psychologically, which many people in my opinion overlook. I encourage anyone and everyone, when diagnosed with prostate cancer, before and after treatment and during, to seek psychological help... there is nothing wrong with it. Medications, counseling, and just talking about your feelings can help tremendously. Do not hold it all in and try to battle the anxiety and depression because this diagnosis will affect you, no matter how strong you may consider yourself to be.

The sexual effects treatment has on you will also affect you mentally, because your sexual ability and ability to have kids will likely be affected. Your performance ability can be likely fixed, but it can still affect you mentaly. Take care of yourself.

See the best comment

Unregistered member

03/21/2019 at 1:00 AM

See the best comment

Articles to discover...

03/10/2025 | News

Prostate cancer and intimacy: tips and advice

11/01/2024 | News

Prostate cancer screening: When, how, and how often?

04/12/2024 | Procedures & paperwork

How can Prostate Cancer be Diagnosed and Treated?

07/12/2023 | Testimonial

Multi condition: “At present I am well, and I am trying to make the most of my life!”

01/15/2019 | News

Telling patients to 'fight' cancer puts them under pressure

11/17/2018 | Testimonial

Prostate Cancer: Treatment And Active Surveillance

09/06/2018 | Advice

How I Didn’t Let Cancer Stop Me from Thriving (All 9 Times)

11/24/2020 | Testimonial

"I had a radical open prostatectomy"

Is removal and/or radiation better for small, slow growing, tumors in prostate?

All comments

Give your opinion

Members are also commenting on...

Articles to discover...