Surgery or Radiotherapy? Decision made!

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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!

Alpine Wanderer 5 months ago

It’s been a while since I posted on my thread. I’m sure there aren’t too many who have read the whole thread, as it’s very detailed! Much better to simply read my bio (which is long but manageable). Anyway, this update is not to boast - it is to give hope for those who have undergone radiotherapy: fitness and activities can return to as they were, just by staying positive and keeping the training going. Anyway, on to the update (I’ve been quiet on the site over the past week as I have been hiking in the Alps again). Last week Mrs AW and I hiked over 120km with 3,200m of ascent and descent - a lot of which was over snow! The fantastic clear views alone were so uplifting. We’re home for a week, then out to the Pyrenees for a week. April sees my latest PSA and full blood count, then a consultation with my oncologist at the end of the month. A few niggles (a bit of H-pylori , since treated with antibiotics , which may or may not be associated with the radiotherapy side effects) and still getting up for a non-urgent pee twice a night for comfort ( achieving 8 hours sleep). I’ll keep you informed how I get on. Oh, and don’t forget, I’m now off hormone therapy, so I’ll let you know how that pans out…. AW

Millibob 5 months ago in reply to Alpine Wanderer

Great Post Alpine Wanderer

Keep up the good work - you are an inspiration to us all.

Kind Regards - Brian.

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JPMJIG 5 months ago in reply to Alpine Wanderer

Incredible strength, focus, stamina and determination. I totally agree with Millibob; you are an inspiration to us all

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johnam 5 months ago in reply to Alpine Wanderer

AMAZING

eddiel 5 months ago in reply to Alpine Wanderer

AW, it looks awesome, are they the Italian Alps, this is for AH & hubby, Bryher island in the distance, and my swimming pool in between, enjoy the Pyrenees.

Eddie xx

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Alwayshope 5 months ago in reply to eddiel

I hope you are feeling the benefit from 'cold swimming' Eddie . How did the wedding go on Friday - we could now be related.

Alpine Wanderer 5 months ago in reply to eddiel

The Swiss and French Alps. Mont Blanc is on the left. AW

eddiel 5 months ago in reply to Alwayshope

Hi AH, the "wedding, " was a civil partnership at the registry office on Friday, which was lovely, and today we went to Bryher for an affirmation of vows and exchange of rings on one of its lovely sheltered beaches, a beautiful service, with a wonderful addition to the family, and who knows, maybe more , PS the sea's 11C, and at the end of the garden, how are things in Greece, for P and yourself, I do read a few posts, but don't reply much, as family has been a priority,

Eddie xx

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