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High-risk recurrence at PSA 0.1 rather than wait for 0.2?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jan 28 7:03am | Replies (13)
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@kujhawk1978 Thanks this discussion is very helpful. I have seen my PSA rise over the last 2 1/2 years after my RP to .196

I am trying to decide how to go forward now and was wondering what side effects anyone had from the radiation treatment of the prostrate bed?

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kujhawk1978 | @kujhawk1978 | Jan 27 12:29pm

@mal1

My SRT in March 2016 was 39 IMRT, 70.3 Gya to the prostate bed.

Side affects, none.

Why? Who knows.

Skill of my radiologist snd her team, and advances in the planning and delivery systems?

I've had radiation twice since then, whole pelvic lymph node, 25 IMRT, 45 Gya snd SBRT, 5x8 Gya.

Side effects, none.

Why, same as SRT...

Kevin

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | Jan 28 7:03am

@mal1 Have to begin with: everyone is different!
SE’s can vary from bowel/urinary issues either during or after treatment to absolutely none at all.
The single most important thing, however, is to strictly comply with your RO’s rules - NO short cuts!
Empty rectum , no gas (managed by diet), full bladder…that’s YOUR JOB. You are really a big part of the team effort and if you don’t hold up your end, SE’s will be more pronounced and possibly of longer duration.
BTW, just be sure your pelvic lymph nodes are being treated as well - treating the bed alone is insufficient. Best,
Phil

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