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Posted 2/12/2020 10:49 AM (GMT -5)
I have been on AS almost 3 years. My data is below. My urologists at this point have never pushed surgery and I am being watched closely. Coincidentally, I'm getting my PSA drawn today and have an MRI scheduled next week.
Separately, as one who has run fevers with each bx, I'm also not a fan. Hospital stays both times each for a few days.
Posted 2/12/2020 10:50 AM (GMT -5)
Although my stats suggested I was a perfect AS candidate I chose to be treated. My biopsy was pretty easy; however, the risk of sepsis (~3 to 7%) with each additional biopsy had me more fearful of potentially losing one or more of my three joint replacements than the risks of side effects from the RT. When I weighed the risks of sepsis against the risks of RT it was an easy personal decision. For some guys AS is a great option. As a side note my Urologist was ready to schedule me for surgery on our first sit down following diagnosis. So glad I found this site.
Posted 2/12/2020 11:46 AM (GMT -5)

Terry's Cellar said...
Although my stats suggested I was a perfect AS candidate I chose to be treated. My biopsy was pretty easy; however, the risk of sepsis (~3 to 7%) with each additional biopsy had me more fearful of potentially losing one or more of my three joint replacements than the risks of side effects from the RT. When I weighed the risks of sepsis against the risks of RT it was an easy personal decision. For some guys AS is a great option. As a side note my Urologist was ready to schedule me for surgery on our first sit down following diagnosis. So glad I found this site.

indeed! i'm glad you found us too!
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