Decision made. I’m pT3a, N0 M0 (see my profile for details ). My extensive research points to a combo treatment of HT / RT / Brachy (NHS and NICE approved). MDT met again a couple of days ago and their recommendation (without my input) was the same. I had a consultation at Addenbrookes yesterday with a top prostatectomy surgeon and he agreed with me that my decision was the best one, as surgery would carry at least a 30% chance of recurrence. So I collected my prescription on way out! I took my first bicalutamide tablet taken this morning…..so the treatment is underway. Just over 62 days (NHS target) since GP referral so well done to them after a thorough diagnosis. I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders with regards to timelines (chasing the NHS, politely!), but I’m under no illusion that the next few months of treatment will present challenges. My wife and I are a strong team and we intend to take everything in our stride and, hopefully, this curative pathway will prevail. Here we go…..wish us luck!
Don’t know why I had to post twice there, but anyway, the message got through eventually 
AW
it's fine - I have removed the duplicate - let's keep the place tidy!! 
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You may think it’s always good news on my thread - well, I promise to report adverse events too. A couple of weeks ago I developed "globus sensation “ in my throat (a bit like feeling you’ve swallowed a hair and it’s got stuck). This appears to be due to acid reflux due to radiotherapy. Omeprazole has cleared it up, so I’m grateful that an over the counter mild medicine has done this. AW
“Globus sensation” - sounds like a 70’s soul band! 
Good morning Alpine Wanderer
Thank you very much - for a simple lad like me it's difficult to connect something wrong in the throat to radiotherapy down below.
But thank you for bringing it to our attention - something else I have added to my knowledge bank.
Every day is a school day when dealing with Prostate Cancer - the gift that carries on giving!!
Best wishes - Brian.
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