I learned I had prostate cancer after having high PSA readings over a number of years. After numerous biopsies which were negative, the last biopsy came out positive. There is a robotic surgery that can be performed. It's almost outpatient surgery. Your hospital stay will be almost overnight. I was not a good candidate because of other issues. I wound up starting with a hormone shot-then six weeks of radiation treatments. I can honestly sympathsize with ladies going through the "change" with the hot flashes. Radiation is painless although you do glow in the dark(just kidding). My last two PSA checks were zero. You will have to be checked every six months which can be a pain, but look at the alternative. Listen to what your doctor tells you. If needed, ask for a second opinion. There are alternate treatments. Good luck.
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