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I am a male age 72 years old gleason score 6.my urologist said that it has not spread .doctor, what is your take on this?what is your opinoun obn this?

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Dr. Simon Kimm answered

Specializes in Urology

Gather opinions.: The many options for treatment & active surveillance for prostate cancer can be overwhelming to face. First find a urologist you are comfortable with; who can assess your goals, life expectancy, & cancer parameters to help you come to a decision. You have time to find good radiation oncologists as well for an opinion on non-surgical therapies. I wish you well; let us know if you'd like more info.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Low risk: Depending on your psa and biopsy facts, gleason 6 cancer can meet the criteria for very low risk prostate cancer. Go to the nccn.Org website for a detailed outline of options, given your age, monitoring may be an excellent option...Ask all your docs who owns the radiation machine if they send you for radiation consult.

Answered 11/28/2013

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