Newly Diagnosed

On 4/8/2008 Worriedsick wrote:

Thank you both for your quick replies!  

 Johnw100 - I agree with you that getting the best doctor and facility is critical!  Someone else on this board mentioned having his slides sent to Dr. Jonathon Epstein a top prostate pathologist at Johns Hopkins.  Being that Johns Hopkins is so close to us (although my Dad's experience there was not good), we are having the slides sent to Dr. Epstein and are requesting a copy of the biopsy as you suggested.  Hopkins is ranked third in the nation for cancer, so, after reading their treatment protocol and research findings, we are going to switch to a Dr. Carter, the head surgeon over there (should everything point to needing the surgery).  We will also check out the books you mentioned.  thanks for your input and I wish you the best!  karen

Censusgirl65 -  Thank you so much for your reply!   No, not too much info at all, it was what I was looking for :-)   That is very good to hear!   I am going to look at the site you recommended and the beam treatment.  Thanks so much.  I will pray for your husband's continued success and good health!!  karen