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Barry Blank.
Barry and his grandsons

In 1999, at the age of 65, my Urologist diagnosed me with Gleason 8 prostate cancer. He referred me to Dr. Terk at the Florida Radiation Oncology Group for evaluation. He reviewed in detail with me the pros and cons of the different available treatments. After discussing the various options, I ultimately decided to pursue radiation therapy, rather than surgery, in order to maintain the best possible quality of life. The explanation of the entire procedure was very clear to me. I underwent a few months of hormone treatment, followed by 25 a prostate seed implant and 5 weeks of radiation treatments. The entire process was completed in the spring of 2000. The treatments did not at all interfere with my full time work schedule except for the short time needed each day for the daily radiation treatments. Since that time, my PSA has remained 0.10 ng/ml, and I’ve been feeling great ! All of the staff at the Florida Center for Prostate Care are very professional and friendly, and I highly recommend them.

Dave Bliss
Dave in his garden

In January 2005, following a much overdue routine physical , my PSA count came back elevated. This alerted my family doctor of a potential problem and he referred me to a Urologist. After a thorough examination and biopsies, I was diagnosed with Gleason score 5 prostate cancer. My Urologist immediately referred me to Dr. Terk at the Florida Radiation Oncology Group to be further evaluated. On my very first visit he fully discussed the different options available taking ample time to answer the many questions I had. He also reviewed in detail the possible side effects of each. He sent me for a CT scan and an ultrasound of the prostate. With these results in hand we were able to determine the best procedure to undergo. Being a very active 66 year old person and gainfully employed with a heavy travel schedule I chose the prostate seed implant. This was done May 3rd and I was back to work on the 4th with a minimum of side effects. I’m looking forward to many more years of cancer free life and give thanks every day to God, my doctors, and their caring wonderful professional staff. They have given me a new lease on life and I highly recommend their services.