Donald's Story
Prostate Cancer

During a physical examination by my primary care physician, a rise in my PSA count was noted. This exam took place in November, 2003. I was referred to a Urologist for further evaluation.

The resulting examination and X-ray revealed a fairly normal prostate both in size and shape; however, further testing confirmed a PSA count of 4.3 which resulted in biopsies being performed at that time. On January 7, 2004, I was notified of prostate cancer being noted on my left prostate with some cloudiness surrounding this organ. This condition could lead to further problems in the future.

My options included surgery, seed implanting, external radiation, and the utilization of the CyberKnife. I had been a CyberKnife patient three years earlier having been successfully treated for an Acoustic Neuroma and I know this alternative treatment was now being used in lower body extremities. In my on-going search for the best way for me to proceed, I realized the lack of more available data regarding the CyberKnife was a stumbling block for other physicians who recommended the seed implanting.

I became the 4th patient treated at Stanford University for prostate cancer with the CyberKnife. I chose this method as it was the most non-invasive and posed the least amount of adversarial effects after the treatment. I also had the utmost confidence in both the treatment and physician. The treatment was spread out over five days with an hour spent per treatment. The immediate after effects were totally negative although I did experience some side effects two weeks out of the final treatment date. Those effects are temporary and pose nothing but an inconvenience without any serious discomfort or pain. Within two months or less, there are not any other signs or residual effects from the CyberKnife treatment.

My 90 day window of further testing indicated a reduced PSA score of 1.9 and we anticipate further reduction within the next 90 day window.

I definitely recommend this procedure for Prostate Cancer.

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