Hi Perry,
I had surgery on January 7, 2022. They also tested 8 lymph nodes. One came back with a Gleason score of 7. Ugh. I discussed this matter with radiation and oncology doctors. Their recommendation was 39 radiation treatments plus ADT shots, monthly, for two years. While this would most likely kill my cancer, the treatments come with a lots of negative side effects!
Therefore, I decided to do active surveillance and have my PSA tested every three months. In addition, I’ve adopted a Mediterranean diet and a vigorous exercise plan. My fist two PSA tests came back with undetectable results. I just had a follow up appointment with my oncologist. She was happy to see the results, and we’ll continue to closely monitor my PSA every three months.
Hope this helps you with your decision. It’s not easy and is unique for everyone. Jerry