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Stage 1 prostate cancer isn't very serious. In fact, if you're old enough (and Buffett is), doctors sometimes recommend leaving it untreated. The treatment can be more of a hassle than the cancer.

My understanding is that nearly all men will eventually develop it - if they are fortunate enough to live that long. Then it can take another 10 - 15 years before it becomes a threat.

That said, my father had it and decided to deal with the problem via radiation therapy. Ten years later, he's happy he did. Knowing that you harbor cancerous cells has got to play hell with a person's psyche.




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Re: Warren Buffett Has Stage 1 Prostate Cancer,,,,,,,,,,,All the money in the world
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Wed, 18 Apr 12 8:36 AM
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HEY WARREN BABY!!!!!!!!!! Here ya go bud,,,,,,

New treatment for prostate cancer gives 'perfect results' for nine in ten men: research

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It is hoped the new treatment, which involves heating only the tumours with a highly focused ultrasound, will mean men can be treated without an overnight stay in hospital and avoiding the distressing side effects associated with current therapies.

A study has found that focal HIFU, high-intensity focused ultrasound, provides the 'perfect' outcome of no major side effects and free of cancer 12 months after treatment, in nine out of ten cases.

Traditional surgery or radiotherapy can only provide the perfect outcome in half of cases currently. It is hoped that large scale trials can now begin so the treatment could be offered routinely on the NHS within five years.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9206425/New-treatment-for-prostate-cancer-gives-perfect-results-for-nine-in-ten-men-research.html


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