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video from PCRI suggests long-term beam radiation BCR rates are 50%
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@scottbeammeup I was also initially discouraged when I saw the PCRI video. However, after thinking about it, I realized the PCa radiation patients in this study had their radiation treatments a long time (nearly 20 years) ago.
I think today's PCa radiation technology and the corresponding patient outcomes will be significantly better.
Having completed my SBRT treatment for Gleason 4+3 PCa less than four months ago, improved outcomes are what I'm expecting.
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@kenk1962 I finished the same treatment as you 18 months ago and finished six months of ADT a year ago. So far, my PSA is at .04 and holding so I feel I'm doing OK. I was just moved from 3 to 6 month PSA testing. It does seem like today's radiation treatments are much more targeted and stronger. At the very least, I'll be helping to provide data about the effectiveness of SBRT over time since there isn't that much yet.