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Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?
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(continued) I had a Decipher test performed which evaluates the aggressiveness of your particular cancer and mine was slightly below the mid range.
Decided I was leaning toward Proton Therapy and consulted with Proton Therapy radiologist who also strongly recommended ADT.
Consulted with widely known 2nd Proton Therapy radiologist who indicated that he believed expected lifespan gain from ADT was largely, but certainly not completely, offset by negative health effects it can bring.
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(continued) This information gave me confidence to go in the direction I was already leaning toward which was no ADT.
Had six weeks of Proton radiation in May and June of 2022 and PSA has continued to decline to below 1 as of the most recent two quarterly PSA tests. Only minor residual side effects from radiation which are weak stream and an occasional dribble. Hope this helps! Best , Ron