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Discussion63 yo, live in Europe, diagnosed w/ PCA in Aug 26 and hard to decide
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1. PSA was over 3 since early 2024. Did not "trigger the alarm" at that time because it was still under 4. Yeah, I really want to avoid ADT as long as it is possible. Currently 2 different ROs and my urologist have stated that ADT is not required in conjunction with RT...
2. I only had consult for HIFU, but as mentioned, although possible it might damage the right nerve bundle due to the peripheral location of the tumour. They could not "guarantee" the outcome...TULSA is hardly available in my country and based on my research might not be suitable due to the peripheral/posterior location of the tumour. Will have IRE consult next week.
3. MR Linac i.e. MR guided SBRT is available (Cyberknife would also be available as a second option). Already had my MR Linac SBRT consultation and all I would have to do now is to make appointments for the treatment sessions..