I did not have Lupron , but what I did have is a PSA of 10.2 and my radiation oncologist, based on my biopsy, decipher report and my MRI said, although it is part of the recommendation for a PSA over 10, she suggested radiation only. My psa is going down so far to 4.6 now after completing radiation in February. I personally have a real hard time with the concepts of Monitoring as their does not seem to be any real science behind how fast something can grow in the prostate and beyond so I wanted whatever I had out and treated right away. I am 70.