Donald
Stanley and Barbara live in Montana, U.S. of A.. He was 62 when he was diagnosed
on 1 May 2006. His initial PSA was 5.02 ng/ml, his Gleason Score was 3 + 3 = 6
and he was staged T1c. His choice of treatment was Da Vinci - Laparoscopic Robotic
Surgery. Here is his story.
After my usual yearly check-up my Doctor said
that my PSA had made a significant jump and that I should see a urologist. After
a three month wait to see if the PSA would fall he decided to give me a biopsy.
I had a six needle biopsy and two specimens were found to be cancer. After
reading all I could on the subject, second opinions and consults, I figured the
best I could do for me was the Da Vinci operation. I went to the Huntsman Cancer
Institute in Salt Lake City and Dr. Stephenson did the operation on the 26th of
August '06.
It came back that only 8% of the prostate had been involved
and my PSA has remained at 0.01. I have no problem with incontinence but the ED
has been a minor problem and getting better all the time.
I feel that
I did the right thing and now getting on with my life.
At
first I went to a checkup after three months and then told every six months. After
the first six month checkup I was told every year now.
My
PSA has remained undetectable at 0.10 and I have had complete urinary control
from surgery on. I still have ED problems but getting better all the time.
Still
convinced I did the right option for me with Robotic Surgery at The Huntsman Cancer
Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah with Doc. Stephenson.
I
pray for all new Prostate victims to do the thing best for them and a speedy recovery
with no recurrence.
Donald's e-mail address is: berlin-vet@qwestoffice.net
