Required Reading For The Newly Diagnosed

I just finished reading books by Dr Walsh & Dr Scardino. Both are excellent & are listed in the sticky thread at the top of this forum. Both should be (must be) read by anyone newly diagnosed before you make any decisions about what you "might" do. Remember, you've got time to make a good decision, so take the time to read at least these books. I was fortunate to find both at my local library but have seen them at the large on-line book reseller, (Am_z_n), for next to nothing.

Thanks for you input John T. I recommended both only because they advocate Active Surveilence as a viable option, given the right circumstances. Something my original urologist didn't do. Since then I've talked to a surgeon who's in complete agreement with my AS decision. That said, I've become an advocate for not rushing to make any quick decision. Read all you can about ALL treatment options. The first couple of weeks after my dx were a blur trying to find out just what I was dealing with.

Harley,
The PCRI website has a secton of papers on AS that are very informative. You may also want to get a color doppler ultrasound to get a baseline. Any future ultrasounds can be compared to the baseline to identify any changes. This would eliminate the need for annual biopsies as a biopsy would only be done if a change is noticed. Dr Bahn has a paper on the site about using color doppler in AS.
JT