Hi Radtech,
Moving a bit quick for me if urologists has not given you full results of the biopsy, like number of needles & how many are effected plus a Gleason Score & how aggressive he thinks it is. Urologists always want to operate.
So after bone scan I would be getting a second opinion before doing anything & see if you can find your local Protate Cancer Support Group to listen to other sufferers experiences.
The CT & Bone scans are to see if it is stilll contained in the prostate that is all about op as well.
It is now accepted world wide that there are a lot of unneccessary prostate operations happening today espesially when there are a lot more options available.
I will be interested to hear the Gleason score & other details.
Me in brief. In October 2014 at 68 years, Gleason 8, agressive, PSA 16+. I chose quality of life. Alternate programs. Now undectable in prostate, but 12 months ago had metastasised, now on second Hormony therapy, my PSA has been as high as 720 at present under 5 & just had tests waiting results. I pretty healthy & still working. Spinal tumours are concerning & sometimes painfull and suffer have a few but tolerable side effects.
You should remember that "one size doesn't fit all", we are all different & some optioal treatments help different PC sufferers more than others.
Hang in there until you have all the facts, but then don't rush into thing.
Take care. Cheers Charlie