Radiation v cryosurgery

[Magnus1964]

I had an interesting conversation with my research doctor today. We were discussing the long term effects of radiation to the prostate. He told me since that since the effects of radiation are so long lasting, he would always recommend cryosurgery, especially for younger men. He said he has had great success with cryosurgery and even if it is not completely successful, it can give a younger patient years of postponing radiation and its long term effects of incontinence, etc.

Just some information for you younger brothers out there considering your succession of your treatments.

Magnus

[Survivor1965]

I had cryo. Was amazing for me. Been clean ever since and that was 2015

[Magnus1964 in reply to Survivor1965]

Super, I am so pleased to hear that. Stay strong.

Magnus

[alperk]

I had cryo in 1954. PC came back in 2019.Check out my story at alperk

[j-o-h-n]

I heard cryo was the best back in 2002 but it was a bit too new....(goes good with chocolate chip ice cream (two scoops))......

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 05/26/2023 10:35 PM DST