Coming out of lurkdom

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I first posted to this group at the end of 2005 when my 46 year old

husband received his PCa diagnosis. I've just read today's " digest "

of emails with tears welling up in my eyes for those stalwart

long-time members sharing their knowledge and support and the new

members with the same questions I had.

My husband's diagnosis was a PSA of 4.3 and a gleason score of 3+6=6.

I/we have researched, read, asked for and insisted on getting

information to help with a decision that would be right for him.

We had an appointment with Dr. Myers for a second opinion and

have decided on brachytherapy at the Dattoli Cancer Center. First

he'll have radiation, then a few weeks of recovery and then seed

implants.

His tumor is palapable(sp) and he's been on hormone treatment for 2.5

months. He had a Lupron shot 3 weeks ago and the side-effects are

just now arising. He is a healthy man, his attitude is good and positive.

At first we were relieved to have made a decision and now, with his

treatments to begin next week - circumstances keep me from being there

with him - I'm re-questioning everything.

I think I'm just having a moment.... Thanks for listening