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Hi, I'm wclee. Gleason 8 after biopsy downgraded to Gleason 7 after prostatectomy in December, 2014. Mostly doing well...

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wclee

Glad that the Gleason was downgraded, usually we hear that the number is upgraded.  However, whether it is a 7 or 8 you will need to stay vigilant with follow up PSA tests until you die from something other than prostate cancer.

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Also, what do you mean, "mostly doing well"?

Joel

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wclee do you have ED after this surgery and if so, what have you done about it? I tried all the ED treatments and nothing works. 

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