Hi
Just a wee update. Husband was diagnosed end of May with PC, Gleason 3 +4 = 7, T3 N1 M0, bone scan normal but CT scan showed hot spot in pelvic lymph node. Started immediately on Bicalutamide for three weeks then 3 monthly Prostap for 2 years. PSA was 252 so the Consultant felt as it was so high also to start Abiraterone and Prednisolone, also for two years, he said it was a ‘belt and braces’ approach with a view to being cureable. Just received all his planning appointments and radiotherapy schedule. He has to get gold seed implants in prostate 19th October, following week he will get a CT scan and planning appointment and then starting on 20th November start radiotherapy with last appointment being on 18th December. He has to have bloods checked every two weeks for three months on Abiraterone then monthly. Our heads are spinning with the amount of appointments he has. Was just wondering if anyone had experience with the gold seed markers as to whether it’s a similar procedure to the biopsy? And, I know this sounds daft, but do you think he will feel well enough to eat Christmas dinner or will the radiotherapy make him unwell. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has had similar treatment. Oh and his PSA has dropped from 252 to 24 
thank you
Linda
P.S. congratulations Brian x
Hi Linda
Wow - progress and a full timeline too.
I can only comment on the RT. Two simple things.
* Exercise as much as you can - fatigue will be around the corner.
* Follow the Radiologists instructions to the letter regarding diet etc. You don't want anything that will give you wind, Beans, pulses, green leaf vegetables, fizzy drinks, caffeine and alcohol.
I am sure he will enjoy his Christmas lunch and also a half of shandy with it,
Best wishes as ever.
Brian x
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That's a new one on me having sprouts alongside wine - sounds like an idea from Heston Blumenthal. 
