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Posted 8/23/2011 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
  • 51 year old just diagnosed with PC. Gleeson 6, 1 of 10 biopsies 30%,  Psa 4.9
  • My local urologist recommended  setting up a meeting with Dr. Patel's office to explore my trreatment options.  I'd appreciate any advice on questions to ask.
Posted 8/23/2011 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
Every question that comes to your mind, he's working for you.
Posted 8/23/2011 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
Are you referring to Dr. Patel in Celebration (Orlando)? There is at least one or two here on HW that have been to him, maybe they will chime in.

There is also a sticky about questions for your doc, here on HW.

Lots of folks have chimed in and there is a lot of info there.

Best of luck to you,

Sonny
Posted 8/23/2011 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
yes, Vipul Patel at the Fl Hospital. I was also going to explore Shands at University of Florida for a second option. If you know of anyone who went to either place please encourage them to contact me. thank you
Posted 8/23/2011 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
My husband had surgery done by Dr. Patel 8/9/10-just a little over a year ago.  We both have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dr. Patel and Florida Hospital at Celebration.  Obviously, everyone has a different outcome, but my husband was continent, had no e.d. and was back to work in 2 weeks.  He may have had the exact same results with another doctor, but when he asked his urologist(who is also a surgeon and a similiar age to my husband) what he would do, the doctor said he would have Dr. Patel do his surgery.  My husband thinks the world of him.

Kind regards,

Renee

Posted 8/23/2011 5:18 PM (GMT 0)

My husband had his surgery performed by Dr. Patel in November, 2009.  Both of us cannot say enough about Dr. Patel, his staff and FL Hospital Celebration.  Our experience was very positive and we would recommend Dr. Patel without hesitation.

Hubby had a followup appt. at Dr. Patel's office yesterday, and there were several other guys who came in with their catheter bags and big smiles on their faces.  They had had their surgery last week, and were there to get their catheters removed and find out about their pathology reports.  I couldn't help overhearing their conversations among themselves - all were feeling great and were very complimentary of Dr. Patel and their hospital care. 

Best wishes - Margie

Posted 8/23/2011 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=1300628
www.yananow.org/questions.htm

There's a couple links to use as a starting place, hope they are useful.
Posted 8/24/2011 12:27 PM (GMT 0)
thank you all for the feedback. the more i read about pc treatments the more confused i get about making a decision.
Posted 8/24/2011 1:23 PM (GMT 0)
 

I also had sugery with Dr. Patel in 2008 and was very happy with him and his staff.

Jerry1

Posted 8/24/2011 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
rowlinrock,

I have very similar stats to yours. I'm 54 yrs old with a PSA of 3.5 and 1 of 14 cores positive with <5% Gleason 6. I was also overwhelmed by the treatment choices. A number of doctors recommended active surveillance, but no way is that for me. The size of my prostate and current urinary symptoms eliminated radiation as a choice, so that left me with surgery. After visiting a number of excellent doctors, I've decided on open surgery which will be done in about 3 weeks.

You should ask your doctor about how many surgeries he's done, will he do your entire surgery and what are his outcomes, including his rate of positive margins and rates of recovery of continence and erectile function and how long to the recovery of each. Also, what percent of his patients go on to need subsequent therapy and what percent have any complications during and after surgery.

Take your time and make a choice that you'll be comfortable with. Once you make that choice, some of the anxiety will abate. This forum is a great resource, don't hesitate to use it.

Best of luck.

Post Edited (FrackMe) : 8/24/2011 11:14:36 AM (GMT-6)

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