Like you, my husband was just diagnosed w/P.C. He is 61 and still in shock but I have spent 3 weeks reading and researching as well as talking with area friends. Surprised at how prevalent this is and auto response is to "get it out" and go with the "gold standard" or surgery. I highly recommend reading the book "You Can Beat Prostate Cancer" by Robert Marckini. After reading about all the options, then this book and personal testimony from many including a friend that did this in 2002 (and doing just fine) I am convinced that my husband should go with Proton Therapy. Fortunate for us, it is no longer necessary to go to CA and can be done in Jacksonville, FL.
We also considered HIFU, not approved in the U.S. but has been performed successfully for awhile in Canada and is a reasonable option as well. Also had a friend that did this one year ago, no loss of capabilities if you get my drift and doing just fine. Much cheaper than proton therapy with similiar success if insurance is an issue.
Good Luck!
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