Salvage radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy

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I have prostate cancer progression after a radical prostatectomy in July 2015. Currently on hormone therapy (prostap)

My oncolgist was initially very reluctant to recommend radiotherapy for the two local recurrences I have (one on the prostate bed and one is in a remnant seminal vesicle). The reasons were treating the seminal vesicle area would result in a lot of bowel being hit. I had another appointment on Monday the result of which is I am going to have a radiotherapy planning scan on Friday 3rd March with a full bladder to see if this pushes some of the bowel away from where radiation will strike. I will meet again on 27/3 to get the results of the scan and a risk assessment on the possible toxicity of radiotherapy,

Has anyone else on this forum had salvage radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy?

How were the side effects? What as the outcome?

Thanks in anticipation.

Ian.

Grundo over 6 years ago in reply to Jonathan1801

I know that u have been waiting for this one Ian so brilliant news. Go out and celebrate.

All the best

Steve

freefaller over 6 years ago in reply to Ido4

Let's hope so Ido4. got my fingers crossed for you.

All the best

Des

Ido4 over 6 years ago in reply to Ido4

Just a quick update. I had my latest PSA test last Thursday 3/10/19. Still <0.1 which is great news. The centre I get tested at only measures to 1 decimal place.

What a relief this is. I’ve updated this in my profile too.

I haven’t posted as much or replied as I often feel I can’t add to the answers already given.

Grundo, Freefaller, Uroboros et al are doing a great job.

Best wishes to all,

Ido4

Grundo over 6 years ago in reply to Ido4

We're holding the fort Ian and a few others as well. brilliant news for you

Steve

Seamus47 over 6 years ago in reply to Grundo

Great news Ian. My latest test came back as <0.1 as well.

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift.

Seamus

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Ido4 over 6 years ago in reply to Seamus47

I thought I would update this thread since I have latest PSA result plus I saw my oncologist this morning.

PSA measured 30/11/19 is <0.1, happy days. The oncologist today was very happy with things as they stand.

He has cautioned that I am not cured but because the PSA is <0.1, 9 months after HT ended he has moved me to 6 monthly reviews by letter rather than face to face appointments. He has ensured I still have the telephone number for the specialist nurses and should get in touch if anything changes.

I have been here before so am naturally cautious too but also very happy that PSA is still undetectable.

I feel so much better off the HT so hope that I stay off it long term.

Keep fighting.

Ido4

Mally333 over 6 years ago in reply to Ido4

Great news, long may it continue.

Best regards

Don't let your good days be spoilt by the worry of a bad day, that may or may not come along.

Seamus47 over 6 years ago in reply to Mally333

Great news Ian. I hope it stays that way for a long time.

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift.

Seamus

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freefaller over 6 years ago in reply to Seamus47

Good News! I also saw my urologist today and learned that my PSA is less than 0.1 still. That's 3 years after RT and HT. I am really happy about it as you never really do feel safe.

All the best.

Des

Ido4 over 6 years ago in reply to freefaller

That’s fantastic Des. You’re right, the dread before each test never goes away.

Ido4

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