Dear Dr. Roach: After blood analysis revealed elevated PSA levels, a urologist felt a lump on my prostate and arranged a biopsy. Of 12 samples taken, three were cancerous. The doctor recommends removal instead of radiation or any other therapy. I asked which type of cancer it is, and he replied that it is just cancer and wont spread in a month or two but I should not wait too long to have the surgery.
I am concerned about negative physical consequences, but realize whatever they are it wont be as bad as the cancer growing and spreading. At 61 I am not wanting to give up the…
