Have to agree with Russ777 - my surgical treatment 4 yrs ago did not do the trick and now PSA is rising.
I’ve been told by Sloan that I will receive hormones (don’t know how long yet) and about 40 radiation sessions. I was totally against hormones but I’ve come to realize that my Gleason 4+3 must be on the more aggressive side. Now I want to throw everything possible at it to KILL it. The hormones really weaken it, cut off its fuel (T) and makes the radiation more effective.
But just my opinion and I do agree with the others that PSA drops slowly after radiation and may take 18 months to reach nadir. Best of luck!