Hi Allison! I'm sorry that you are feeling freaked out but totally understand. T-O-T-A-L-L-Y. My partner just got diagnosed and the doctor's advise was to "go do research" to wrap our heads around a...
Hi Cooper, We are new to the PC scene as well and as much as the situation sucks, I can't think of a better bunch of people to tap into than this HW gang. We are taking the steps to get a second read...
Thank you Michael_t and halbert! I will keep checking in on this post as everyone has contributed such valuable information. I only hope that I may be able to have helpful information for someone...
Thanks Bob! That's exactly where I was thinking! Pow...
Thank you all so much for your feedback. This is "new normal" for all of us at the beginning and I find a variety of seasoned opinions to be most helpful. To be accurate, in reference to our doctor...
Hi, It was suggested to me that it would be irresponsible to not get a second read on prostate biopsy slides following an initial low grade diagnosis. My SO had biopsy performed and slides read by a...
Very interesting read-inconsistencies indeed! Go CBC! It will be a welcome day when cut and dry treatment decision making becomes possible for early diagnosed, low-grade prostate cancer. Thank you...
Why a big bet, Fairwind? Did you send your slides out for a second look? I'm just curious what the impetus was to do so. I'm not against a second look but do feel comfortable at one of the top...
Hi Jimbo, Here is a link that might address your concern. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=1108467 I'm sure more experienced minds will chime in. Pow...
Hi Fairwind, Yes Toronto. At Princess Margaret Hospital which is part of a network with 2 other hospitals. http://www.thepmcf.ca/Our-Impact/Top-5-Cancer-Research-Centre I think we're in a good place....
Hi Peter! Thank you for your detailed reply and warm welcome! The doctor did tell us all options to consider-AS, surgery, radiation and HIFU. HIFU is available in Canada and only costs...
Hi, Here is a link for a procedure that is being developed at Princess Margaret in Toronto. Hopefully, in the near future, this will eliminate the need to remove the whole prostate....
Gentlemen! Thank you so much for your replies! This cancer business is so isolating that it's hard to imagine how people dealt back in the days before the internet. I really appreciate hearing from...
Hi. We are just starting the journey and with current pathology results are going for AS+metformin trial (upon acceptance). Wondering if anyone has gone that route and what your thoughts are. Also...