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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 1 5:39pm | Replies (79)

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My SBRT went well. I was worried if I was well prepared for my second treatment; I asked after treatment if there was a problem, I was told that everything went well. On the third session, I was asked if I experience "burning urination." No. However, after I completed all 5 treatments, I noticed some mucus and traces of blood in my stool. I reported to my oncologist but apparently, it wasn't a cause for concern; it cleared after a few days. Regarding ADT, I'm now on 4th month in Orgovyx. My first PSA test will be on July 8, then November. My oncologist will advise if I can be off Orgovyx after 8 or 12 months. I was Gleason 7 (3+4) on three cores out of 14 samples, (0+2) on four, (0,0) on seven, intermediate risk, early stage 2. What was your Gleason score and Stage? Offhand, Jeff indicated yours may be aggressive, reason for recommending two years ADT. I will yield to my oncologist's recommendation, whether 8 or 12 months for me.

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My Gleason score is 4+3, grade group 3. I understand that ADT plays an important role in controlling cancer growth and helps the radiation do its job. I’ve just been reading that some oncologist will proscribe intermittent ADT therapy and closely monitor PSA. My RC said that some men do really well on ADT. Do I want to die early from this disease? Of course not. But what am fearful of is quality of life.

As always, I appreciate all of the input from you guys. These are tough decisions.
I’m glad to hear that you’re feeling ok after the 5 day radiation treatment. Was headed for the 6 weeks treatment plan until I asked for a second opinion at UCLA. This is not yet standard of care but it seems to be headed that way.