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Age 75, psa 12.5, gleason score 3+4=7. what should we do?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Get 2 opinions: This is early prostate cancer and can be treated quite well with Radiotherapy. yet you should obtain opinion from two specialists: a Urologist and a Radiation Oncologist. This would give you full information about your Cancer and what to expect from this disease whether it is treated or watched and monitored closely(Surveillance).

Answered 5/16/2019

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A member asked:

Age 75, psa 12.5, gleason score 3+4=7. what should we do?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

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