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Agreed, it does seem like the risk/reward make radiation appear not to be worth it.
I mentioned blogs about ADT and there are some very good suggestions to be found in some for how to optimize quality of life while on it. One 'celebrity' in this area is Dr Charles 'Snuffy' Myers who is a long term advanced prostate cancer survivor and who speaks to all aspects of ADT. He is also informative about the notion of oligometastatic treatment which was pioneered at the Dattoli Clinic in Fl and is now practiced in a number of major clinics, including Mayo Rochester. What I don't care for about Myers is that he is profit intensive.
I know that this is unsolicited, but do everything to can to retain mastery over the situation. Exercise is a good way to do that, even moderate.
If you have even a shade of doubt that you are getting the best available treatment, get a consult with a world class clinic.
US News & World Report ranks hospitals for specialties and does it by location
Here is Mayo's general info
http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide
There are a number of clinics that offer online second opinions but I can't vouch for that process.
Good luck and keep in touch.
Thank's a ton John! Happy to hear from someone as knowledgeable as yourself<br>that my thoughts on treatment are plausible and will continue my thrice<br>weekly workouts as I have the past 40+ years. Regard's<br><br>
I was advised to check my p.s.a.in 3 mos. and if above .20 then radiation would be of no value given the involvement with lymph nodes , seminal vesical, fatty cap and margins and that the cancer would have most likely moved beyond my prostate bed in which case ADT was recommended. Given the potential risks of radiation and with only 25% chance of it (radiation) doing me any good at this point im reluctant to go the radiation route even though just below .20 so far. Thank you for your input and any additional will be very appreciated