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Just Do it....Now!

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Don't b afraid of getting second opinions or third ones.....make a educated decision...had radical prostrate surgery in January 2006......PSA is still negative....#blessedbeyondmeasure

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glad to hear you're happy with your decision; I made a similar decision and PSA is still negative; although aftereffects were not easy, hell, I'm alive and (relatively) healthy!

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JoelT

Right on, second and third opinions are vital.

Joel

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GeoffNoLongerAS

And not just multiple opinions from urologists.  I had my original diagnosis slides read by at least 2 other labs.  Fortunately the results were relatively consistent for me.  I did have 3 additional opinions from urologists as well.  Information is power.

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