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Husband disgnosed stage 1: Should he wait 5 months for second opinion?
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@twes I found radiation to have very mild effects. 8 weeks. Mild incontinence now, just a slight dribble sometimes, I don’t even need pads or anything. It also affected bowel movements but I have learned the signs of it and the routine to accommodate it. I know the radiation helped me, along with Lupron, which was the worst part of my experience with cancer.
Still, after 2 1/2 years I have maintained an undetectable .013 PSA and now get a test every 6 months for 2 years, and if it is still undetectable, 1 test a year for the rest of my life.
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@txaiman thank you that helps my concerns. I was all mapped and ready to go but the Lupron and the subsequent tumor flare resulting in spinal fusion delayed the radiation and after realizing how many mistakes and failure to inform me of many things its been difficult to get back on board, I am seeing new Dr's but still coming to terms with the mess that was caused. The concern and information you and others have shown me is helpful and very much appreciated. Thank you and all the others.
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The eight weeks is the key. I also had eight weeks of radiation. No side effects at all. It’s the people that are getting 20 weeks and 28 weeks that are having problems because they get more radiation with every session and that seems to cause the urinary and rectal problems.
We were definitely lucky to get it when we did. Insurance companies love the lower number of sessions.