Boy oh boy, I'm not really sure what to say? Prostrate cancer runs big time in the males among my family. So bad in fact I get checked twice a year.

I'm 52 and thus far my PSA has been good, (and the digit - OUCHY!) but I know it's only a matter of time.

My father, and all 4 of his brothers have all had boughts with the dreaded "C" word. One had his prostrate removed; one had chemo, one radiation, and one radiation inserts and hormone shots. Out of all four the best answer came from my boss.

He had his removed and he told me if I ever have to have mine removed be sure and let a micro-surgeon perform the surgery. The chances of nerve damage are much less that way, (in other words gentlemen, you can still get an erection).

Anyway, I can't answer on the recovery time but I know it's only a matter of time before I have to face the same question. My advice would be what my boss said: If you have to have it remove be sure a micro surgeon does it.

By the way, great post and topic. It's my wish everything turns out good for you. I'll be talking to the man upstairs tonight so prayers sent!

Sarge