Once prostate cancer is diagnosed, how long is it safe to wait before having surgery to remove the prostate?
It is impossible to tell how long is safe. Obviously, it is best to have treatment as soon as convenient. Some patients delay for 3 to 4 months for various reasons. Hormonal therapy may be indicated for longer delays; however, hormonal therapy can make it more difficult to perform nerve-sparing surgery because it causes scarring around the prostate gland.
