When I first was diagnosed in August of 2009, I spoke with my pastor about cancer and how to deal with it. He had battled lymphoma for almost 3 years at that point. After the diagnosis, I was sent for a bone scan to be sure it had not spread. When I got the news that the cancer had not spread I was thankful as was he. I took the cancer in small steps, first finding the right treatment, then the right surgeon.
I chose Dr. David Samadi because I was comfortable with his approach. Many people that I know have had prostate cancer and get involved in the stats and all the other issues and that's fine. All I wanted to hear was, is the cancer gone and it has been for the last 18 months. Can it return, I suppose but I will not allow it to consume my life. So I consider my self fortunate and blessed. Me personally, all I need to know when I have my psa checked is ...am I still good. The part that many guys don't speak about is the psychological aspect after the surgery. I equate that to the emotional feeling a woman has after a hysterectomy. That part still is something that I'm dealing with at times. So I encourage other men to discuss this and work it out if that's a problem. Physically, I'm fine with no adverse side affects. So to answer the question....I'm a survivor today. I'll let tomorrow worry about itself. To all the men here I thank God that you are here, it means you survived.