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Andrew T. GunningIn mid-1997, a PSA ordered by my primary care physician showed 9.6, up substantially from the previous test. I was referred to a urologist who performed a transrectal ultrasound and biopsy which confirmed that I had treatable cancer of the prostate.
A thorough consultation was held with my urologist, outlining a frank discussion of the available options. Because my health was considered excellent at age 76, I had the following choices to consider: watchful waiting, radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy, or seed implant. I met with Dr. David Schreiber to discuss the seed implant procedure. I was impressed with his presentation and well-documented success record, so I had no problem in deciding to opt for the seed implant. On March 31, 1998, I had the half day seed implant procedure. My wife drove me home in the afternoon, and I was able to resume all activities, delaying strenuous exertion for two weeks. Shortly after the implant, a PSA test showed less than 0.1. This same reading came up in the recent test on February 23, 1999. It is great to be free of Prostate Cancer. I would tell any man how important it is to have a combination DRE and PSA test on a regular basis. These tests can be indicators of trouble, making life saving choices available before the cancer can spread. Andrew T. Gunning |