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[quote=Anonymous][img][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I think the positive stories are nice.  And the person above I know their intentions are good.  But thr fact is that it isn't nothing if indeed we are looking at pc. I had a friend tell me similar positive stories about men who are living. And that it is no big deal.  But it is a big deal.   [b]i know one standard common treatment is chemical castration [/b]which is devastating I think to happen to someone especially middle aged. It is life changing to kiss your sex life goodbye and your testosterone and identity as a man changes. Obviously if that is the only option of course I'd want my dh on it. I'd rather have him alive and here than not.

In terms of today procedure was fine with light sedation  12 cores. His blood pressure did drop very low though during sedation and they were concerned.  88 over 40.

Recovery will be a few days and they talked a lot about signs of sepsis.  Apparently transrectal biopsies are risky with 3% infection rate.

Will definitely keep you posted.  Thanks all.[/quote]

FWIW, there are other treatments and I don’t know the ins and outs of when different treatments are indicated but ADT is typically when there is mets.  And I’m not sure all hormone therapy will definitely result in an end of sex.

The davinci prostatectomy referenced above is very common and can avoid damaging anatomy related to sexual function.

If he gets a cancer diagnosis getting a second opinion from a top prostate cancer specialist is really important.
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