@jeffmarc
I WAS a 3+4 after biopsy, but that got shifted to 4+3 after surgery. The Radiation Oncologist here strongly suggested ADT had I chosen that instead of surgery 18 months ago so I won't be surprised if he does now. I'm trying to move up my appointment with him. My Urologist is skeptical about the PMSA PET scan bc he thinks it won't see anything. To me, not finding something is reassuring as long as it doesn't mean I can't get another one nearer to RT.
As for my family: We have a history of heart trouble or cancer (I got BOTH; lucky me!). My father died of cancer (unknown type; too advanced) at 62. 30+ years ago. He lasted 10 months and most of them were hard. My aunt (his sister) died of cancer last September (she lasted 18 months start to finish). She had genetic testing done at MD Anderson, but I don't have that data. There are others, but you get the idea. I think I will delve into that further. If nothing else, you can see why I feel like my hair is on fire (urgency) to attend to this cancer as best I can.
I thought the decipher was a genetic test. From what you're saying, its not?
I have heard from so many that: "Prostate cancer is what you die WITH, not what you die FROM". Your story is inspiring; keep the faith!