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ADT/ ORGOVYX Day 45; Told Radiation Is Next
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 18 5:01pm | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
Sorry Paul - the damn thing got sent before I was done!
My RO just told me 2 weeks ago that just because the ADT brings the PSA Close to zero does not mean that your cancer is being killed off - It is just not actively growing and producing MORE PSA. You need the radiation to kill it completely.
He said that some men make the mistake of foregoing radiation only to have the cancer come back even stronger and not be as responsive to the hormones. Just my two cents….well, his actually…
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This is my second attempt to post a reply ....
I get it all composed and when I hit the reply button, it disappears.
The site is especially annoying when I'm doing this while having hot flashes!
Anyway, thank you, Phil.
It was wishful thinking on my part, as I am really. really hesitant and worried about radiation.
I am struggling with my choices and decisions because there's really nothing good to choose from.
The MRIDIAN- LINAC guided radiation seems like a better consideration than others.
I haven't seen much mention of it here??
Thank you, Phil !
I am PAUL in Indianapolis.
I am a patient of Community Health Network/ MD ANDERSON Cancer Center-North.