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I have gleason 7 (3+4), up from a 6, looking at robotic sx or brachy/ext radiation combo. any advice for which way to go?
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Depends on you: While the two forms of radiation therapy you mentioned and radical prostatectomy are all acceptable potentially curative treatment choices, ultimately the choice depends on your age, health, life expectancy and personal preference.
Answered 1/1/2017
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