|
You must first be logged in to post a new topic.
If you are not registered, please click "Create Account".
| Posted By |
Message |
cj7305
=)
Member since 8/05 12296 total posts
Name:
|
Prostate cancer
My FIL was recently diagnosed. He was told surgery or radiation were his options. If anyone has any advice or doctor/hospital recommendations, I would really appreciate it. TIA!
|
Posted 7/23/17 10:27 AM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
jeanyus27
Life is beautiful
Member since 8/08 2543 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Prostate cancer
My father had it years ago. We all sat with the doctor & listened to the options...we all agreed that surgery was best. Radiation doesn't always work, but complete removal does. My dad went to Sloan Kettering...not sure what doctor he had, but they were great. Best wishes to your FIL!
|
| Posted 7/23/17 10:41 AM |
| |
|
muffaboo
LIF Adult
Member since 12/10 3797 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Prostate cancer
I'm sorry about your FIL. My dad had prostate cancer around 8 years ago. He opted to for the HIFU procedure because it's a simple procedure and there were less side effects. He used Dr. Stephen Scionti. It didn't have final FDA approval at that time so he had to pay OOP and travel to either Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, or I think somewhere else. He went to Bermuda and was up and walking/shopping around town the same day. He didn't have any side effects and the cancer never came back. I know it may sound crazy to some but my parents were so happy to go that route.
I think it has gotten FDA approval now so it can be done in the states. However, I think Dr. Scionti moved to FL.
|
| Posted 7/23/17 1:54 PM |
| |
|
hotelcalie
LIF Adult
Member since 12/05 1392 total posts
Name:
|
Prostate cancer
My dad did the cyberknife treatment (one week of radiation) with Dr. Katz at Winthrop. He liked it was quick. My father in law did the surgery to remove and had more complications after.
|
| Posted 7/23/17 2:25 PM |
| |
|
gina409
TWINS!
Member since 12/09 27635 total posts
Name:
g
|
Re: Prostate cancer
My father had surgery and radiation
My father has a big pasta belly lll and that's how they go in ,the surgery was suppose to be a couple hours but ended up.being much longer bc of it
Many prayers to your fil
|
| Posted 7/23/17 10:47 PM |
| |
|
ali120206
2 Boys
Member since 7/06 17795 total posts
Name:
|
Prostate cancer
My father had surgery, chemo and radiation.
He went with a Dr at Sloan Kettering and really likes her a lot (I can't remember her name).
|
| Posted 7/24/17 8:44 AM |
| |
|
cj7305
=)
Member since 8/05 12296 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Prostate cancer
Thanks everyone.
|
| Posted 7/24/17 8:35 PM |
| |
|
Potentially Related Topics:
Currently 426033 users on the LIFamilies.com Chat
|
