Post by Rick Redner on Oct 25, 2013 14:07:18 GMT -5
Deciding how to treat your prostate cancer is a difficult decision on many levels. First, most men are coping with their life experiences with people they know who've had cancer. There is also no small degree of fear and/or worry whether your diagnosis is life threatening. It the middle of emotional turmoil, you are asked to decide how to treat your cancer. These articles may be useful to read as you gather information to make your decision:
I believe the test mentioned in the first link is a MUST. You should ask for this at the same time you have a biopsy:
A Risk-Assessment Test
Making the Best Choice
A Gene Test
Helping Men Decide A Course of Treatment
This is a test that was not available when I was diagnosed. I recommend you get this test before deciding on a course of treatment:
A New Urine Test To Take Before a Biopsy
I believe the test mentioned in the first link is a MUST. You should ask for this at the same time you have a biopsy:
A Risk-Assessment Test
Making the Best Choice
A Gene Test
Helping Men Decide A Course of Treatment
This is a test that was not available when I was diagnosed. I recommend you get this test before deciding on a course of treatment:
A New Urine Test To Take Before a Biopsy