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WAITING FOR SURGERY NORMAL?

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anthony70342
anthony70342

My husband has been diagnosed with prostate cancer after 2 biopsies. 1st one was negative, 2nd showed "cancer throughout prostate."  NOW, he had a PET Scan 2 months ago and it did not show the cancer had spread anywhere including the lymph nodes.  His surgery (prostate removal) is now scheduled for May 2nd/2017.  Is it NORMAL for a doctor to wait this long to remove the prostate?  Could it be he (doctor) feels that since there is no indication of spreading to the lymph nodes that he doesn't feel the need to RUSH this or is it just "us" being paranoid?  But can't the cancer spread in a month (more like 6 weeks).  Any replies are appreciated.  THANKS!

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  • chris10969
    chris10969 anthony70342

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    If you Google Gleeson score 7 you will find some very enlightening information about the scale of cancer in the prostate.
  • romneyj
    romneyj anthony70342

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    Barney's detailed explanation is excellent and I'd reiterate what he says regarding Richard's advice. Understanding and knowledge is necessary in order to take control but without taking control things with follow the path of least resistance which may ib fact not turn out a bad one but equally may well be something you later regret.

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